CAD Drafter

In-Office Position
General Summary: The CAD Drafter is responsible for developing and revising drawings for utility design, permit applications, and telecommunications. The CAD Drafter successfully plots drawings; learns and follows company and client drafting standards and procedures; submit permit applications to regional transportation departments. The CAD Drafter will assist technical teams of Designers and Engineers.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings.
• Assist with preparing and revising plot drawings.
• Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
• Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects.
• Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design and permitting problems.
• Use CAD Software for Client projects after being trained.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Work with leaders and team members to facilitate/support internal change efforts to increase organizational effectiveness.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• High School Graduate or GED, documentation required.
• College degree or some college course work in drafting technology or specialized CAD certification, preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant drafting experience.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new CAD software programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and Company needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in a routine office environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
• Travel may be required

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