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Balfour Beatty US · 1 day ago

CAD Lead

Goldsboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services. The CAD Lead is responsible for overseeing all CAD activities, ensuring adherence to standards and workflows while managing a team of CAD designers and drafters to support the design and manufacturing of traction power equipment.

Construction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor CAD designers and drafters, providing technical guidance and performance feedback

Manage CAD workloads, priorities, and schedules to meet project deadlines

Coordinate with engineering, production, and project management teams to ensure design deliverables align with project goals

Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide CAD standards, templates, and drawing practices

Ensure adherence to client specifications, industry codes, and internal quality control procedures

Establish and manage revision control, file organization, and data management protocols

Standardize and maintain the company’s CAD libraries, drawings, and 3D model components related to traction power systems

Oversee preparation of detailed drawings, layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly models for traction power equipment (e.g., rectifiers, switchgear, control panels, enclosures, bus bars, etc.)

Review and approve drawings to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with design and safety requirements

Work closely with engineers to resolve design challenges and optimize manufacturability

Support creation of Bills of Material (BOMs) and integration of CAD data with ERP/MRP systems

Administer CAD and PDM/PLM systems (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent platforms)

Collaborate with IT and engineering leadership to maintain software licensing, upgrades, and system integrity

Train CAD team members and engineers on best practices, standards, and software tools

Stay up to date with new CAD technologies and methodologies relevant to the traction power and electrical manufacturing industry

Interface with project managers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless transition from design to production

Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide CAD deliverables for client submittals, as-built documentation, and field support as needed

Qualification

AutoCADSolidWorksInventorElectrical design principlesMechanical design principlesTraction power systemsMultitaskingLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational abilitiesAttention to detail

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Design (or demonstrated equivalent experience)

5–7 years of CAD design experience in an industrial, electrical, or mechanical manufacturing environment

Demonstrated expertise in using AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to multitask and manage multiple design projects simultaneously

Preferred

Experience in traction power, rail, or heavy electrical equipment manufacturing

Knowledge of traction power systems, including substations, rectifiers, switchgear, and related components

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Company

Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.

Founded in 2004

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.balfourbeattyus.com/

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