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Role Description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Distribution CAD Operator 3 and will report out of our Distribution group. This position will be fully remote but reporting to our DuBois, PA office. The ideal candidate has good analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, computer-aided drafting (CAD) experience, and excellent communication skills.

• Design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits.
• Ability to conduct field visits and use information to create drawings if needed.
• Utilize various software to create overhead and underground electrical distribution designs.
• Follow local utility and construction standards.
• Ability to learn, retain and apply on-the-job training and use design software packages efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in design teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of Experience
• Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Clear understanding of geospatial relationships.
• Perform general review of project work.
• Advanced knowledge of aspects of corporate and group standards.
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Provides minimal oversight and begins to provide mentoring to lower-level CAD Operators.
• Given general instructions and performs work independently with minimal supervision.

Communication Skills

• Possess very good oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts effectively with other staff.
• Able to coach and mentor lower-level CAD staff as required to facilitate projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401k company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.