Associate Field CAD Drafter

Associate Field CAD Drafter - (Fire/Life Safety Sy

Associate Field CAD Drafter - (Fire/Life Safety Systems) - Beltsville Company Siemens Infrastructure and Cities Division IC - Building Technologies - Fire Safety Security Functional Area ENG - Engineering Location MD - Beltsville Req ID 112036 Job Type Regular Job Time Full-Time Experience Level Entry Level Required Education High School Diploma Required Travel 0% Company Description The newly-created Siemens Infrastructure and Cities (IC) Sector is focused on providing answers that last for America's aging urban infrastructure. IC will offer solutions to make cities of all sizes more sustainable and competitive, turning them into the places where both people and businesses can thrive. Siemens portfolio for intelligent infrastructure solutions includes complete traffic and transportation systems, intelligent logistics, efficient energy supply, and environmentally compatible building technologies. Siemens also provides ways to modernize the way power is transmitted and distributed to enhance the smart consumption of electricity. The Infrastructure and Cities Sector is comprised of five divisions: Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage, Mobility and Logistics, Rail Systems and Smart Grid. Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Job Description Produces system installation drawings including floor plans, riser diagrams, system diagrams and layouts using manual drawing techniques and PC based CAD system (AUTOCAD). Assembles operation and maintenance manuals and systems documentation for system owners. Prepares system drawings per specifications and plans supplied including point to point wiring diagrams, riser diagrams and floor plans, for systems sold by the branch. Prepares voltage drop calculations, load calculations, battery calculations under the direction of the branch engineering staff, for inclusion on system drawings or documentation. Assists project management, engineering staff and the service department with technical projects. Performs other related document and drawing tasks as assigned. Maintains the required material and supplies required to complete the documentation in the branch, including preparing purchase requisitions for submission to the Eng Team Leader . Maintain the supply of technical and sales literature required to support the system documentation prepared in the branch including submittals and sales proposals. Attends and successfully complete training classes and seminars offered by the company and other agencies. Performs administrative tasks as needed to support the Field Branch office. Associate's or Technical degree in Drafting or CAD Up to 2 years Drafting/ CAD experience Understanding in the operation of the latest version of AUTOCAD and AUTOCAD LSP. Ability to operate the CAD system and use all feature such as layering techniques, file conversion, and dimensioning Proficient with IBM compatible personal computer and knowledge of DOS and Windows operating systems. Familiar with the operation of word processing and spreadsheet programs Able to work with blueprints: architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and site plans. Understanding of the standard design symbols common to the fire alarm industry