Associate Drafter

Royal•Baton Rouge, LA

14d

About The Position

Team Royal is seeking an Associate Drafter to develop engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, and specifications using established company drafting standards. The position assists engineers with design, drafting, and technical tasks, and may occasionally involve field surveys to document existing conditions. The drafter works with senior staff on single- and multidisciplinary projects and helps ensure client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. The opportunity is presented as suitable for students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience, although the stated experience qualification calls for more than three years and up to eight years of relevant experience. Compensation is based on experience and academic status.

Requirements

Knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, which may be obtained through a two-year associate degree, diploma, or equivalent; relevant and sufficient work experience may substitute for the associate degree requirement.
More than three years and up to and including eight years of experience preparing engineering drawings and constructing projects of moderate complexity and scale.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, and tools.
Knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Meticulousness and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
Ability to be both creative and analytical.
Proficiency in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data-recording, and analysis software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, and specifications using established company drafting standards.
Assist engineers in design and drafting activities.
Assist engineers with take-offs, estimates, schedules, reports, and technical research.
Operate computer-assisted design and drafting workstations efficiently.
Occasionally perform field surveys to create drawings of existing conditions.
Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Interface with senior staff to complete single- and multidisciplinary projects.
Perform other duties as required.