CAD Area Lead

Mechanical CAD Area Lead

The primary focus of this position is on management of the Generation Mechanical drafters and designers. The successful candidate will support the Department Manager with tasks such as workload coordination, delegation of assignments, and the oversight, review, and completion of project work within the Department. In addition to production, this Area Lead role includes the managerial responsibilities that support the hiring, training, and development of staff members as well as interfacing with clients and other POWER Generation Departments.
Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Department Manager with the following:
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design and production of CAD/Modeling deliverables for projects relating to power plant design, renewable energy, operating plant solutions (OPS)
• Assist in assigning resources to projects
• Coordinate work across offices, both intradepartmental and external to the department
• Coordinate closely with the Generation CAE Department for software administration
• Oversee, mentor, and develop drafters and designers
• Perform performance reviews
• Operate within and enforce POWER's QA/QC processes
• Assist with the recruitment of new staff members and hiring
• Develop a training plan for the Department in coordination with the DM and the Department's business plan

Desired Education/Experience

• A.A.S. from an accredited institution in Design Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field, and five years of demonstrated and documented experience in the power generation or operating plant solutions areas
• Ten (10) years of demonstrated and documented experience in the mechanical discipline within the context of power plant design or operating plant solutions
• Demonstrated and documented experience in the development and delivery of drafting services projects
• Demonstrated and documented experience in leading a project team
• Demonstrated and documented experience in managing/supervising personnel
• Familiarity with current technology and software utilized within power generation, operating plant solutions, and drafting services projects, to include at least a simple majority of the following:
  • AutoCAD
  • Microstation
  • Smartplant (S3d)
  • CADWorx
  • Contemporary point cloud authoring/editing software
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.