CAD Designer

Description

Position Summary

We have an opportunity to grow and develop your career through exposure to multiple aspects of project development of Federal/MEP projects. The Engineering Designer is a skilled position in the Federal/MEP group and may have the opportunity to support other discipline areas as needed. You will work on various assignments alongside Electrical Engineers and a Project Manager to complete drafting and design tasks. This position will also offer the opportunity to advance to Senior Engineering Designer.

In this role, the Designer will assist in:

• preparation and support of design plans for projects of varying complexity, ranging from CAD and/or Revit drawing set-up to preparing arc flash/coordination studies. 
• preparation of specifications for final review by the engineer.
• Finalizing CAD sheets/XRefs/Title blocks for deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Design – under supervision of a Project Manager 

• Preparation of engineering drawings utilizing the current versions of AutoCAD. 
• Knowledge of MicroStation is a plus.
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from electrical engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts. 
• Assist engineers with technical studies.
• Contribute to timely completion of drawings and drawing update tasks daily; including CAD Production, CAD Operation and/or CAD QA/QC.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects 
• Maintain up to date working and technical knowledge of all procedural and improvement changes to drafting computer hardware and software applications.
• Perform fieldwork, documentation, research and drafting tasks of engineering data as requested by the engineer or project manager.
• Manage client/sub-consultant CAD coordination issues.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma and specific training in CAD software 
•      more experienced candidates are welcome to apply and that salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge of computer software for office and operational functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of MicroStation software.
• Experience in plotter configurations, page setups and plot styles.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and believe diversity makes teams better. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.