CAD Operator

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

• Apply customer specifications and Structural Quote Cost Worksheet (QCW) to build detailed structural drawing packages, including floor plans, elevations, part drawings, and anchor/lifting layouts.
• Review and coordinate the structural estimator's folder for each project, ensuring all necessary documents and drawings are available.
• Develop and revise drawings per customer specifications and internal markups, coordinating with Structural Engineers to meet code requirements and standard practices.
• Collaborate with Electrical CAD on layout for cable tray, lighting, and ensuring accurate placement of ceiling/wall supports.
• Work closely with the Project Management group to ensure timely receipt, review, and approval of all drawings.
• Review and incorporate Change Orders as required for scope changes.
• Engage with team members across departments to improve quality, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain a safe work environment, adhering strictly to all relevant regulations.

• Background in structural or heavy construction related field is required.
• Mathematical or mechnical experience is preferred.
• 4+ years of previous experience with Structural CAD operations, particularly in crafting and revising detailed drawings is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD2025, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to clearly articulate technical details to various collaborators.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to frequent changes or challenges in customer projects.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.