CAD Technician - Synectics : Job Details

Description

• Responsibilities include identifying system materials and their applications; preparing work orders; engaging in planning and research; providing field design and support for utility systems; adhering to standard work processes; and applying industry standards.
• To design a variety of projects, ranging from simple to intermediate complexity, and will frequently coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and leadership to ensure compliance and effective management of project tasks.
• Utilize CAD software for the creation and modification of technical drawings and designs. Incorporate design changes and revisions into existing plans.
• Apply utility design and construction standards to ensure compliance. Select appropriate materials and components based on project requirements.
• Analyze and interoperate industry standards, maps, blueprint drawings, details, survey data, sketches, and project scope requirements.
• Plan and consult with internal departments to review project needs, such as specifications, reporting, discuss problems and solutions, task prioritization, coordination, permitting and environmental impacts.
• Preparing and updating forms and system application data associated with project work orders.
• Understand and apply existing department standards, procedures, processes and job aids as related to plans and specifications, maps, images, drawings and related material for projects or other work order application documents.
• May be required to conduct site visits to collect and verify drawing data, and during construction for support, development, training and general guidance
• Preferred locations to source would be the following: Saginaw, Lansing, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Flint, Livonia, Royal Oak, Groveland, Howell, and Macomb. .

Qualifications

• Technical or engineering Associate Degree or applicable years' experience required.
• 2-4 Years experience required, 4-7 years preferred
• A basic understanding of utility system design and analysis using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• General proficiency CAD software required, MicroStation V8i or v10, AutoCAD, Open Plant, GIS
• MS Windows Applications
• Knowledge in utility operations
• Ability to solve problems; taking new perspectives using existing computer-based solutions
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Technical Writing Skills
• Good interpersonal Skills
• Project planning and coordination
• Blueprint
• Permitting
• Utility Design
• Survey AutoCAD
• Project Planning
• Operations
• SAP
• Natural gas design is a plus
• Underground utility design is plus.

Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.