CADD Technician - Power Services

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionAre you interested in a career in the fun, exciting, yet stable field of civil engineering? DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company's success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their career is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients.Our Power Services team in Houston has an immediate need for Entry Level CADD Technician. In this role Under the supervision of a Professional Electrical Engineer, you will perform project related work in the utilities industry designing and planning power distribution facilities.What you will do:Gather information from various record drawings, GIS maps, Google Earth and other sourcesInvestigate project needs and provide solutions to complete the assigned projectDetermine Right-of-Way requirements for project designConduct project site visits to take photos, verify utility locations, take field measurements, verify power pole equipmentCompare survey file provided, with photos and research data to determine if it is up to date and an accurate representation of existing conditionsUse available standards to create base files and necessary subsequent filesUse all available data from research to determine possible design conflictsAssist in designing underground electric projects using MicroStation softwareAssist in preparing typical support drawings using available standards and proceduresAddress review comments from senior staff, client and other reviewersPrepare schematic plans or sketches using available standards and proceduresCatalog final signed and sealed drawingsConduct peer to peer reviewsWho you are:You have good computer literacy and are not afraid to learn new programs and skills. You are a good communicator who not only has oral and written skills but are also an excellent listener with above average comprehension. Mathematics comes naturally to you and is used for problem-solving and analysis. You are a critical thinker who can apply knowledge to new assignments and uses critical thinking to bring everything together. You also excel in time management and may have developed these and other skills in an administrative or technical setting.What you bring:High school diploma or equivalent requiredHave or are working towards a 2-year construction/engineering related degree or certificate preferred but not required2 years relevant experience preferred but not requiredProficiency using various computerThe things about us you will appreciate!Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following:Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)Dental & vision plansCompany-paid group life, short and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceFlexible and Dependent care spending accountsAdditional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire10 Paid HolidaysAlternative Work SchedulesHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes through this website or directly to managers.DCCM does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with DCCM.