Design Engineering Technology Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Power Your Future with Qualus in our substation Protection & Control department as a Design Engineering Tech III. Engineering Techs are responsible for creating technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD 2D & 3D software. This involves interpreting designs from engineers and converting them into detailed drawings for engineering projects. The job requires proficiency in AutoCAD, as well as knowledge of drafting standards and techniques. The drafting technician may work on a variety of projects, such as electrical schematics or structural components, often collaborating with other engineering team members to achieve project goals. If you're a detail-oriented professional who excels in AutoCAD drafting, we want to hear from you!

• Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD related software. 

• Prepare clean, complete and accurate documents, design and working drawings (including details) from rough or detailed specifications or sketches as prepared by the engineer by performing the following duties: 

• Following drawing production standards. 

• Preparing Construction and Demo drawings (As required) submission packages. 

• Preparing quality checks on final drawings and layouts 

• Cleaning CAD files for project closeout 

• Set up project drawing files, schedule drawing completions 

• Develop Single lines, three lines, AC and DC schematics, Panel layouts, Wiring Diagrams, sections and details using Auto CAD 

• Maintain CAD document archive and retrieval for projects and the integrity of the drawings and its system 

• Act as a liaison for operations, project teams, engineering design house and vendors 

• Check dimensions and parts, inserts cells and blocks into individual drawings. 

• Assist the Engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during the final administration of projects. 

• Organizes CAD drawings and files. 

• Subject matter expert (SME) for client's document control system and responsible for accurate transmittals per client requirements. 

• Creating and generating design reports to include creating rendering, material takeoffs, central files and work sets, and schedules and legend types. 

• AA/AS/BS degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Engineering Technology, or related technical training or certifications. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• 2+ years of electrical design experience related to power utilities, plant maintenance or similar industries.
• Advanced drafting and design skills.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing and useable drawings.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

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Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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