CAD Technician II

Dashiell•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural CAD Technician II prepares structural design drawings under general supervision, applying a minimum of one year of drafting experience to support Dashiell's structural engineering projects. This position works independently on routine drawings while receiving guidance on more complex assignments. Assignments are lightly supervised and are designed to strengthen the employee’s understanding of drafting techniques, corporate/client standards, and procedures. This added knowledge and capabilities will be leveraged in some of the training of new members. This position will be based in our Austin, Texas office and will report to Dashiell's Design Supervisor.

Requirements

Associate's degree in CAD Technology, Drafting & Design, or comparable field; two years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of this educational requirement
Minimum 1 year of drafting experience in a structural engineering or industrial environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Familiarity with structural drawing types (structural plans and details, foundation plans and details, connection details, etc.) preferred
Basic knowledge of structural steel, concrete, and miscellaneous metal member types preferred
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to accept directions /corrections when provided with constructive feedback
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Revit or Tekla Structures experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare structural drawings including but not limited to foundation plans and details, structural support plans and details, and construction details
Draft steel, concrete, and miscellaneous structural details from designer and/or engineer sketches and direction
Develop plan views, sections, and elevations of structural components and assemblies
Produce equipment support structure drawings and standard structural detail sheets
Draft structural notes, general notes, schedules, and drawing lists
Apply applicable structural drafting standards and conventions
Coordinate with structural designers, engineers, and project teams on drawing requirements
Maintain and organize drawing files per company document control procedures
Revise existing drawings to incorporate design changes and client comments
Perform quality checks on own drawings prior to submission
Backcheck peer’s CAD drawings for quality control
Take personal responsibility for the quality of his/her work
Bring potential project related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
Assist in the training and mentoring of team members, especially entry level CAD Technicians
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested
Support structural engineers in producing accurate, constructible structural design packages
Contribute to the quality and completeness of structural drawing sets
Enable efficient construction through precise, well-organized structural documentation