CAD Technician

Structural Technologies•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group. Structural Technologies is the exclusive licensee of VSL® post-tensioning systems in the United States. Structural Technologies is the single source for VSL® products and technical support in the United States - which have been used throughout the world since 1956 to build, repair and strengthen bridges, buildings, tanks, and special structures. VSL Civil is currently recruiting for a CAD Technician to join our team. As a CAD Technician, you will be accountable for preparing complex drawings of structures and equipment systems. This role can will be seated at our Fort Worth branch location. The successful candidate will also be responsible for: Drafting project and mechanical system drawings derived from layouts and sketches Establishing and following technical specifications and details to prepare drawings and draft designs Consulting with engineers regarding detail accuracy and coordination with internal team members to make necessary revisions Determining material needs, performing necessary calculations, and tracking material quantities Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this position: 3-7 years experience with AutoCAD, preferably structural concrete drawings Demonstrated ability to read and understand structural drawings Strong communication skills, able to correspond well with Engineers and Clients Able to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment Our ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive leader who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES/VSL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V Structural Technologies is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. EOE/M/F/D/V

Requirements

3-7 years experience with AutoCAD, preferably structural concrete drawings
Demonstrated ability to read and understand structural drawings
Strong communication skills, able to correspond well with Engineers and Clients
Able to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are proficient in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor, SolidWorks, BIM/Revit, and MS Office Suite may be given preference
Travel nationally 5-10%

Responsibilities

Drafting project and mechanical system drawings derived from layouts and sketches
Establishing and following technical specifications and details to prepare drawings and draft designs
Consulting with engineers regarding detail accuracy and coordination with internal team members to make necessary revisions
Determining material needs, performing necessary calculations, and tracking material quantities