CAD Software Specialist

CAD Software Specialists are responsible for the implementation of any new drafting software, the day-to-day maintenance of the existing drafting software, and ensuring that all software updates are introduced seamlessly to the drafting team. These individuals must be knowledgeable with the software, excellent at problem solving, and willing and able to guide users to the correct usage of the software. This position interfaces with drafting personnel, drafting leads, design managers, project engineers, I.T. and shop personnel and provides progress updates to the senior drafting managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Conduct investigations to determine root causes of software errors and implement strategies to correct the user’s workflow and/or the routines within the software

- Maintains CADWorx PRJ and data files to company and project specs and standards

- Conduct product reviews of new software releases for implementation decisions.

- Collaborate with Piping Designers and Drafters, Engineering disciplines, and Fabrication staff

- Liaise with the Computer Information Technology department

- Assists design staff with software issues and training

- Assists with standards development

- Develop procedures and processes to streamline the design environment

- Maintain and enhance existing developed procedures and processes and ensure that those practices are compatible with the latest design software

Prerequisites

Education

- Computer Programming certificate; Applied Programming diploma; and/or Software Engineering degree would be beneficial

- Completion of advanced AutoCAD courses

- Diploma in Engineering Design Drafting Technology (EDDT) or recognized equivalent in piping design would be considered an asset

Experience

- Piping design experience at a senior level would be a bonus

- Shop fabrication experience would be a bonus

- Strong design skills in piping systems, and structural supports

- Proficiency in AutoCAD / CADWorx / IsoGen / Navisworks 2020 and higher

- 5 years minimum experience within 3D design environments

Other

- Solid understanding of design and drafting practices of piping components for process piping, structural, and equipment

- Skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Developer

- Solid understanding of high-level languages such as LISP, C, C+, C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, TypeScript and VBA

- Web Development: NodeJS and JSON

- Solid understanding of Visual Studio v17 and higher

- AI Development: OpenAI API would be a bonus

- An understanding of ObjectARX and its usage is a bonus

- As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required Skills and Abilities

- Highly motivated to excel in a supportive environment and role

- Willingness to learn new skills on demand

- Strong technical English communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills

- Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines

- Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives

- Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills

- Ability to interpret and utilize complex information

- Detail-oriented

- Ability to monitor the quality of own work

- Advanced mathematics skills

- Problem solving

- Ability to resolve technical problems

- Ability to create systems for checking accuracy

- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Relationships

Internal

- Must work in a team environment

- Attends meetings and liaises with Piping Designers, multidisciplinary Designers and Drafters, Engineering, and Fabrication staff

- Confers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering information

Authority Level

- Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures

- Managers are readily available for assistance and guidance

- Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed procedures

Work Environment

Specific Work Conditions

- Performs work in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries

- Copes with frequent interruption and changing priorities

- Attends meetings at other buildings

Physical Requirements

- Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc.

- Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment and software

Performance Measures

Time Management

- Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time

- Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy

- Approaches work methodically and with precision

- The outcome of work is complete and error free

- Consistently monitors the accuracy of work performed by self and others

- Contacts appropriate departments and personnel to resolve discrepancies

- Monitors and evaluates work processes and develops new work procedures as necessary

Communication Skills

- Understands and follows written and oral directions

- Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals

- Communicates complex information and ideas and provide clear explanations to internal and external clients

- Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time

- Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications

- Maintains a positive working relationship with other staff

Quantity and Quality of Work

- Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe

- Effectively deals with changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional manner

- Keeps abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations

- Creates innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.