Crest Industries

CAD Administrator

LocationPineville, LA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations!

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built

Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family.

The CAD Administrator works as part of the DIS-TRAN Packaged Substation’s Engineering and Design Team. The CAD Administrator is a detail oriented and organized individual knowledgeable in Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault. This role supports our Engineering and Design Teams by ensuring efficient access to controlled CAD library models, helping manage Vault Lifecycle States for model and drawing files, and working with the Systems Group to help improve and implement automation solutions for data management standards.

This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The CAD Administrator must work well in a team environment yet have the ability to complete a high volume of work with minimal supervision.


CORE COMPETENCIES:

Customer Focus

Decision Quality
Business Insight
Drives Results
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Instills Trust
Manages Ambiguity


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, organize, and maintain a library of CAD models, templates, and standard details.
Ensure CAD assets follow company and industry standards for drafting and documentation.
Work with designers and engineers to update and expand the CAD library as needed.
Maintain file naming conventions and metadata for efficient retrieval and data management.
Provide support for file conversions, compatibility, and revision control of CAD files.
Monitor and implement CAD standards and best practices.
Assist with onboarding and training of staff on proper use of the CAD library and templates.
Perform periodic audits of files to identify and eliminate duplicates or outdated items.


TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Is proficient using Autodesk Inventor and Vault Software, including working with model states, user defined coordinate systems, Vault categories, and Vault lifecycles.
Has moderate knowledge of substation equipment.
Has moderate knowledge of electrical industry codes and substation design standards.
Has moderate knowledge of substation design principles and how to apply them (clearances, ampacity, corona, effects of altitude, detailing principles, etc.).
Has moderate ability to create 3-D models for substation equipment and steel structures.
Has moderate ability to create accurate, comprehendible construction drawings and plan views (General Arrangements, Shop Fabrication Drawings, Anchor Bolt Plans & Details, Foundation Plans & Details, Lighting Plans, Static Protection Plans, Below Grade Grounding Plans and Details and accurate bolt counts & tube cutting schedules).


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Associate’s degree or certification in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related field.
2+ years of experience using Inventor and Vault in a professional environment.
Familiarity with architectural, mechanical, or electrical drafting standards (depending on industry).
Strong understanding of data management and data integrity.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and ability to collaborate across departments.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED):

Experience with ERP systems is a plus, especially Epicor.
Experience with computer programming is a plus, especially using the VB.NET language.

Referral Level: Trades and Skilled

Not eligible for Enhanced Referral

Not eligible for External Referral

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is proud to be ISO-9001:2015 and ISN Certified.

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

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