AutoCAD Electrical Technician

PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation

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Mesa seeks an AutoCAD Electrical Technician for our TVA substation engineering team based out of Chattanooga, TN. The successful candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Possess an understanding of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
• Willing to learn development of AutoCAD Electrical component and footprint elements
• Willing to learn and execute best practices for template development and library maintenance.
• Willing to learn the Client s drafting standards and practices.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to AutoCAD Electrical library development and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with direction, while not hesitating to ask questions when needed.
• Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with the AutoCAD Electrical development team, P&C Design Staff and Group Leads.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa quality requirements.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the group.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Associate s degree in drafting or technology field preferred. Level of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in AutoCAD is required.

Responsibilities:

• Create AutoCAD Electrical Front View, Schematic and Wiring Drawing library symbols per TVA standards
• Maintain the TVA symbol library in Vault and update as required
• Create and maintain Acade wildcarded Front View, Elementary and Wiring template drawing sets as standards change and new needs arise
• Collaborate with developers to stay current with the TVA custom tool set, answer questions from design team members regarding the tools and their use
• Coordinate with the development team and IT personnel regarding software versions and installations
• Work as a liaison between the design and development teams to develop ideas for new tools to increase design efficiency
• Develop and maintain a best practices workflow with the assistance of the development team. Coordinate workflow changes and mentor the design team.

• Promote a strong safety culture within the group
• Foster strong relationships between the development and design teams through communications and support.
• Use good verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
• Use good interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
• Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables.
• Support the P&C design team as availability allows to increase knowledge of P&C substation design.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay 10 Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option

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