CAD Technician, Structural Steel

Contech Engineered Solutions•Greeley, CO

About The Position

The CAD Technician will provide design and drafting services using Tekla model-based construction software, supporting engineering, production, and sales staff. The role contributes to engineering solutions for short- to medium-span bridge projects for national clients. The position involves creating detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for product manufacture and installation. The technician reviews design information, site plans, and manuals to identify critical dimensions; completes drawings using applications such as Tekla, AutoCAD, and Excel; and collaborates with peers and design staff to establish requirements, make modifications, and resolve issues. The role also includes producing accurate drawings for design-staff review and approval, prioritizing projects by due date, maintaining standard and custom product details, and serving as a point of contact across commercial operations, fabrication plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or installation sites may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
Ability to accurately read and interpret site plans.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering.
Technical proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Tekla, or related programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent mathematical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changes, delays, and unexpected events.
Ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, site plans, and engineering concepts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Civil engineering, architectural, or construction experience.
Experience in the steel industry.

Responsibilities

Create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for product manufacture and installation using custom programs.
Review design information, site plans, and manuals to determine critical dimensions.
Use Tekla, AutoCAD, Excel, and other applications to complete drawings within project deadlines.
Submit and review drawings with peers as needed.
Collaborate with design staff to determine design requirements, make modifications, and resolve issues.
Produce accurate drawings for review and approval by design staff.
Prioritize assigned projects based on due dates.
Develop and maintain standard and custom details for all product families.
Interface with commercial operations, fabrication plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers when necessary.
Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.