Cad Technician

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Design Technician to join our Sao Paulo office. Join the Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation (MEI) team here at Moffatt & Nichol and work on exciting projects that have statewide, nationwide and international impacts. We are a mutli-disciplinary team serving clients big to small. From the US Navy and the largest ports in North America to municipal marinas and Terminals in South America, we provide the opportunity for learning new fields and industries while refining your skills as Electrical Designer.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. **The firm is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.**

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions._
- Complete electrical designs to support firm-wide projects by working with Project Managers (any discipline) and electrical teammates
- Provide design drawings, with a electrical engineer supervision for the following but not limited to:

- Medium/low voltage power distribution systems
- Lightning protection systems
- Control Systems, Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical equipment design (including switchboards and switchgear)
- Instrumentation and controls interconnection and design is a plus
- One-Line diagrams
- Electrical Equipment, Lighting, and Grounding Layouts
- Electrical Room/Building layouts
- Block diagrams and cable tray layouts
- Panel and cable schedules
- Control System Architecture and Communication Layouts
- Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
- PLC Cabinet Layouts
- Preliminary Design Concept Sketches
- Final Detail Design Electrical Drawings
- 2D and 3D details and models
- Set up drawings including borders, title blocks, revision blocks, and drawing contents in accordance with established M&N or project specific drafting standards.
- Timely execution of responsibilities including working to meet production deadlines and progress milestones
- Interacting with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers to create, update, correct or enhance drawings during the design process
- English language - Fluent/Advanced; is a plus
- Spanish language is a plus;
- Critical thinking and self motivate
- Flexibility to learn.

**Other duties**:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Qualifications**:

- Technologist or Drafting Diploma in Electrical Design, instrumentation or automation
- 6 to 15 years of related experience in:

- Medium/low voltage power distribution systems
- Lightning protection systems
- Control Systems, Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical equipment design (including switchboards and switchgear)
- Instrumentation and controls interconnection and design is a plus
- One-Line diagrams
- Electrical Equipment, Lighting, and Grounding Layouts
- Electrical Room/Building layouts
- Block diagrams and cable tray layouts
- Panel and cable schedules
- Control System Architecture and Communication Layouts
- Schematic and Wiring Diagrams
- PLC Cabinet Layouts
- Preliminary Design Concept Sketches
- Final Detail Design Electrical Drawings
- 2D and 3D details and models
- Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) are required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD required and 3D modeling proficiency is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is required.
- Proficiency in BlueBeam Revu, is preferred but not a requirement

**Working conditions**:
Generally most work for this position will take place in the M&N offices. At times, site visits may be required for meetings, client interactions and site assessments. Site work will also take place in substations and electrical rooms.

**Physical requirements**:
The work for this position is generally not physically demanding. Most work will be in the office with travel and field inv