Electrical CAD Technician

Electrical CAD Technician

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $25.00 $27.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Electrical CAD Technician will assist technical teams of detailers, designers, and engineers to create world-class detail on a variety of projects. This position will assist in developing computer-aided drafting design solutions. All openings are hands-on "doer" positions, looking for contributors rather than managers. This role will support utility system reliability projects, with project work including both residential and commercial electrical distribution design.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
• Assist with preparing and revising plot drawings.
• Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to the drafting practices of selected discipline.
• Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects.
• Assist with tasks utilizing standard drafting detail programs.
• Assist in continuous drafting detail improvement efforts.
• Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• May assist with RFIs (Requests for Information) and provide input on project schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• AutoCAD experience (required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner; aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Preferred Skills

• CAD background with some experience in GIS.
• Utility mapping / GIS background.
• Electrical drafting experience.
• Distribution utility project experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Education Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma / GED AND coursework in drafting technology required.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Specialized CAD certification preferred.
• Note: A Bachelor's degree in any Engineering field from an ABET-accredited program is not applicable for this position type (CAD Technician / Detailer / Designer).

Required Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD is required.
• Background in CAD with exposure to GIS preferred.
• Candidates with utility mapping / GIS backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Position is 100% onsite; no hybrid or remote work available.
• Candidate must sit in either the Albuquerque, NM office (preferred) or the Phoenix, AZ office.
• Local candidates sitting in New Mexico are prioritized.

Important Notes

• This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions, or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Priority is given to local candidates who sit in New Mexico; distribution experience is required.
• Candidates must have distribution experience.

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization operates from 75 offices across the United States and internationally, with more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared investment in outcomes a distinction recognized by a 4.2-out-of-5-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, program management professionals, CAD technicians, and project controls specialists engaged in complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy and utility infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-10965 Industry: Engineering

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