CAD Designer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (35+ years) engineering companies in the United States - we have a CAD Designer position available in our Columbia, MD office. This person will be responsible for preparing clear, complete, and accurate documentation with accuracy, attention to detail and within budget restraints. This position will include creating routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, diagrams, & schematics from rough or detailed sketches, or notes for engineering according to defined CAD standards.

Skills Requirement:

• Working knowledge of Electrical concepts. (UL508, NFPA, Etc.)
• Working knowledge base of AutoCAD & AutoCAD Electrical. Vault experience is a plus.
• General working knowledge of the Windows 10 operating system.
• Effective knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, etc.
• Able to effectively communicate with the engineering team and other designers via phone, email, etc.
• Ability to work with multiple CAD Standards.
• Attention to detail, and product pride.

Experience Requirement:

• AAS degree in Computer Aided Drafting/ Design or equivalent degree is preferred.
• Drafting/Design experience in Electrical concepts and terminology. (i.e., Ladder, Loop and PID diagrams)

• 3-5 years experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical
• 5+ years drafting experience in the electrical field.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Follow general and specific industry guidelines and best practices.
• Read, learn, and apply the general and client specific CAD Standards to all drawings.
• Utilize knowledge of CAD software to complete drawings.
• Draft finished designs from engineer's sketches or from other engineering documentation.
• Visually compare design of component, or other equipment with datasheet of component, matching electrical terminations, etc. for accurate drafting of component.
• After preliminary drafting is completed, print out the drawing sets for quality assurance review following company procedures.
• Review questions or concerns with engineer or project manager and redline drawing set accordingly.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work as a member of a design team, cooperating with the team leader and with WME management in an effective manner to perform engineering work of a high quality, with no errors.
• Be aware of budget and schedule constraints on all work executed by and for WME. Make every effort to complete assignment on time and on schedule.
• Treat all WME and customer information in a confidential manner.
• Understand and abide by office policies and procedures.
• Inform supervisor of problems or issues which affect the companies' ability to meet customer requirements.
• Understand and efficiently use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and AutoCAD.
• Maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities described above and required to perform assigned tasks.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D * Long Term Disability * Voluntary Short Term Disability * Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Referral Bonus Program * 401(k)/Profit Sharing * 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) * Employee Assistance Program * Will Preparation Resources * Worldwide Travel Assistance

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