Drafter

Bigge Crane and Rigging•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability. The Drafter shall be responsible for generating 2D drawings in support of tower crane and hoist work and fabrication activities in the tower crane and hoist division. Specific tasks may involve tower crane and hoist general arrangement drawings, tie-in connection drawings, tower crane assembly and dismantle drawings, fabrication drawings, bill of material creation.

Requirements

Technical institute or associate’s degree in a related scientific or engineering field
2+ years of experience using Autodesk AutoCAD to generate structural, crane and rigging, or machinery related drawings and details required.
Proficient use of AutoCAD, and demonstrated ability to prepare high quality and technically accurate drawings, required.
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with engineers, designers, and other internal personnel.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute work on multiple projects as directed, and seek input or provide feedback as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks within specified schedules.
Basic knowledge and understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) programs and requirements as they relate to design and other associated tasks.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work under constantly changing circumstances with enthusiasm.

Nice To Haves

Experience generating crane and hoist related lift plans and layouts, climbing schedules, foundation plans, and tie-off details strongly preferred but not required.
Experience generating fabrication detail drawings, including knowledge of welding details, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and fit tolerances, are preferred.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, and familiarity with construction standards and terminology strongly preferred.
Experience with Autodesk Vault preferred.
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and fabrication/machine shop practices preferred.
Experience using Autodesk Inventor, not required but a desirable.

Responsibilities

Generate accurate drawings and details, based on verbal and/or written direction, field data, customer provided drawings, etc., that appropriately communicate the design intent and minimize opportunities for error.
Create drawings in accordance with the company’s CAD standards and drawing templates.
Validate equipment fit-up and check for interferences associated with the use of Bigge equipment.
Interface with Engineers and other designers to meet job requirements, schedules, and man hour budgets.
Manage project technical documentation and record keeping, including drawings, drawing logs, BOM, etc. as directed by the Engineering Manager.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices.
Maintain proficiency in use of the software, and continually evaluate new ways to improve technical accuracy and efficiency.