CAD Drafter

35 North•Durham, NC

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

35 North is a full-service program and project management firm that provides consulting, construction, cost, and commissioning solutions for capital projects. The company is seeking motivated team members who are passionate about delivering exceptional solutions to clients. As a CAD Drafter, the role involves preparing and modifying detailed drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software to meet project specifications and customer requirements. This position works closely with construction and commissioning teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The role requires attention to detail, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach. This is a full-time, permanent position that may involve working at the HQ office in Durham, NC, and at client locations.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Drafting Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
4+ years of experience working in a CAD department is strongly preferred
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD includes but is not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes
Ability to perform basic math skills including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
Ability to review and understand contract drawings and specifications
Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from engineers, CAD managers, or others on the project team
Knowledge of Revit
Knowledge of 3D environment
Knowledge of manually drafting drawings when necessary
Must be detail orientated and able to handle several projects at once with minimum help or guidelines from department from start to finish
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last 3 years

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare clear, complete, and accurate drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets and other data, using computer-aided design (CAD), according to client specifications.
Meet with design engineers, project managers, and draftsmen to review project drafting requirements and timely delivery of drawings. Provide regular updates with progress prints for review by the design team.
Check and verify design drawings conform to specifications and design data.
Prepare 2-D and 3-D detailed electronic maps, drawings, exhibits, descriptions and records using computer-assisted drafting software (CAD) including AutoCAD.
Support design development, including preparation of drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
Build final drawing packages based on job specifications, ensuring consistency in design standards, dimensions, scaling, and CAD operations.
Maintain job logs and historical references to support project tracking and documentation.
Update/maintain digital database, i.e. Autodesk vault, cloud server, hard-copies and engineering documents.
Perform quality drawing reviews with conversion from redlines to blacklines to be resubmitted to clients.
Perform design checks and contribute to review/assurance activities.
Support project delivery to meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Majority of drawings expected to be MEP with some architectural drawings needed. Civil drawings are not anticipated.