Entry Level CAD Drafter
About The Position
HCI is seeking an entry-level Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage CAD Operator to design and generate fire alarm and low-voltage shop drawings and prepare technical submittals, RFIs, and closeout documents. The role supports projects in multi-family, high-rise, military, and commercial buildings and works closely with the HCI Design Manager, Designers, and Field Operations to produce accurate designs and timely, professional submittals. The position also prepares as-built drawings and operation and maintenance documents from field markups, maintains electronic and physical engineering libraries, applies company and National CAD Standards, and performs document control and plan take-offs. No engineering experience is required. Familiarity with relevant building drawings and technical aptitude are advantageous. The listed pay range is USD $25.00–$30.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Computer proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, reliability, self-determination, and excellent follow-up skills.
- Ability to take initiative to complete a project.
- Meet applicable background and driving-record requirements.
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings as they pertain to fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
- An engineering or other technical degree and/or aptitude for engineering.
Responsibilities
- Draft fire life safety and other low-voltage shop drawings in AutoCAD for multi-family, high-rise, military, and commercial buildings.
- Work with the HCI Design Manager, Designers, and Field Operations to support accurate AutoCAD designs and prepare timely, professional submittals.
- Produce as-built drawings and operation and maintenance documents based on field markups and as directed by the Design Manager.
- Manage and update electronic and physical engineering libraries, including job folders, equipment manuals, technical data sheets, brochures, and templates.
- Apply company and National CAD Standards to shop drawings.
- Work with blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Identify and assist with suggested solutions for efficient design.
- Communicate project status to management.
- Perform document control tasks, including printing, downloading, and filing.
- Perform take-offs (counts) on plans.
- Complete required company paperwork.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching.
- Reduced-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary life insurance, disability, and accident coverage.
- Paid holidays and a PTO plan.
- Weekly pay.
- Employee appreciation events and department outings.
- Wellness programs.
- Pet insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
