CAD Drafter - Bridges and Civil Structures

AtkinsRéalis•Guaynabo, PR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking for a CAD Drafter – Bridges and Civil Structures to join our team in Guaynabo, PR. Under general supervision, provides a high degree of sophistication and expertise in the performance of varied and highly complex computer-assisted drafting and design work to support the technical services of the company. Performs independent design work on CAD. Your role Uses CAD system to enter the required data, such as precise measurements and commands, in order to generate designs, construction drawings, renderings, report graphics, interior drawings or other digital images. Develops, organizes and prepares a variety of highly complex layouts, drawings and designs from written or verbal specifications, or from rough or detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technical professionals, converting paper documents into computerized files. Develops and maintains standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a particular project or to facilitate or improve CAD utilization. Develops, writes and distributes procedures to other CAD users inside and outside own department. - Produces various design options on the screen or on hard copy. May include technical professionals' verbal instructions or ideas to assist in resolving a design concept not yet completely defined. Uses CAD to design, redesign, modify or otherwise edit existing design. Performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete simple and complex design tasks. Checks final design on screen to verify completeness, clarity, and accuracy of drawing. Assist in troubleshooting various CAD production technologies, including hardware and software. Provides intermediate/advanced training to technical personnel, as well as those interested in acquiring skills and knowledge of various CAD production technologies. Selects and recommends procedures in design and prepares preliminary designs for approval by senior technical professional. Designs and lays out final system systems designs with specifications and client requirements. Prepares graphic presentations to support feasibility studies and proposals. May supply technical data for specifications and provide quantities and cost estimates. Performs varied and highly complex computer-aided drafting and independent design work. Incumbents at this level regularly exercise judgment and exhibit a high degree of sophistication and expertise both in design work and equipment knowledge and utilization. Work involves analytical ability for handling technical details, such as using mathematical formulas, interpreting semi-complex ordinances and specifications, and analyzing design requirements.

Requirements

College degree in related technical field.
CAD training required.
Generally requires minimum six years of related experience in a combination of technician and/or CAD technician or designer positions.
May also require experience in the particular discipline supported.
Strong knowledge of sat and local codes and ordinances, design inputs codes and standards.
Excellent technical judgment and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and to give work direction to others.
Strong math skill, manual dexterity and computer user skills required.
Expertise in CAD production technologies required.

Responsibilities

Uses CAD system to enter the required data, such as precise measurements and commands, in order to generate designs, construction drawings, renderings, report graphics, interior drawings or other digital images.
Develops, organizes and prepares a variety of highly complex layouts, drawings and designs from written or verbal specifications, or from rough or detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technical professionals, converting paper documents into computerized files.
Develops and maintains standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a particular project or to facilitate or improve CAD utilization.
Develops, writes and distributes procedures to other CAD users inside and outside own department.
Produces various design options on the screen or on hard copy.
Uses CAD to design, redesign, modify or otherwise edit existing design.
Performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete simple and complex design tasks.
Checks final design on screen to verify completeness, clarity, and accuracy of drawing.
Assist in troubleshooting various CAD production technologies, including hardware and software.
Provides intermediate/advanced training to technical personnel, as well as those interested in acquiring skills and knowledge of various CAD production technologies.
Selects and recommends procedures in design and prepares preliminary designs for approval by senior technical professional.
Designs and lays out final system systems designs with specifications and client requirements.
Prepares graphic presentations to support feasibility studies and proposals.
May supply technical data for specifications and provide quantities and cost estimates.
Performs varied and highly complex computer-aided drafting and independent design work.