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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.
Work assignments are designed to further develop the individual’s job knowledge and abilities, and the work will be done under direct supervision of the assigned Senior Designer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare CADD drawings from design sketches and verbal instructions provided by the Engineer and/or the Senior Designer.
Demonstrates a continuing awareness and implementation of safety practices in the workplace and in the production of their CADD drawings (“Safety in Design”).
Performs related support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, etc.
Participate in company mandated Safety and Quality training
Prepare legible sketches and field notes that include all pertinent dimensions, notes, and job number.
Uses time efficiently.
Able to be a Discipline lead on Multiple Electrical Projects.
Keeps supervisor informed of progress.
Supports field assignments as required.
A minimum of seven (7) years of technical work experience in the Electrical field in the petrochemical industry is required.
Experience based on knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify with the approval of the Manager of Engineering and the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Must demonstrate proficiency in utilizing manual drafting techniques for a variety of non-routine assignments and a working knowledge in CADD equipment for a variety of assignments. Ability to learn new software as required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. Must possess problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues involving multiple variables using a logical thought process.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Designer is regularly required to use hands and fingers to touch, grasp, and feel. Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk clearly, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds (such as surveying/scanning equipment, etc.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically be required to travel to client jobsites, usually petrochemical production facilities, and must have the ability to access all areas as required, including climbing ladders and stairs. Therefore, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions; and the risk of electric shock. The noise level at some industrial jobsites can be loud to moderate depending on location. The Designer is expected to use all precautions and to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to insure their safety.
The Designer must have a High School education (or equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable program. As an alternative, the Designer must have a minimum of two (2) years of education in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a university or community college for Electrical discipline.
CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.
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