CAD Detailer II - HARGROVE Lanham, Maryland

Encore Global•Lanham, MD

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Detailer II uses AutoCAD to 3D draft across all disciplines: exhibits, events, and tradeshows. This position is responsible for taking designs executed by others in conjunction with direction from a production manager to create construction plans, overall layouts, setup guides, etc. for the build and installation of small to large projects. This position reports to the Manager of CAD Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in environment design, technical theatre, industrial design, or related field
3+ years of exhibit/tradeshow/theatre fabrication experience
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, drawing in 3D
Alternately acceptable is successful completion of a formal Computer Aided Drafting degree/certification/program
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite with the ability to quickly learn new job-related software
Ability to work and interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, including discussing fabrication principles and methods, and the capabilities of AutoCAD
Organization skills and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel (<25%)
Ability and initiative to work independently and as part of a team
Must have ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment, competently handling demanding deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3dsMax, Vectorworks, Illustrator a plus
Experience with the Expocad Contractor plugin for AutoCAD a plus
Experience with aluminum modular systems (Agam, Octonorm, beMatrix, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

Create overall drawings of designed events, tradeshows, and exhibits.
Create construction plans for a wood & metal shop.
Create assembly and set-up drawings.
Create and edit drawings for structures using aluminum modular systems: Agam, beMatrix, etc.
Work with Production Managers and Shop Leads to collectively come up with creative solutions.
When applicable, liaise with structural engineers and /or architects to address any potential structural or life safety issues.
Assist with requests to draw or alter floorplans when the department workload warrants.
As needed, attend client meetings with sales or event management as a member of the project teams.
Maintain and add to department library of dwg blocks- the department resource of pre-drawn pieces.
Follow instructions from project team members.
Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary under the direction of the department supervisor.
Other duties assigned.