Engineering - Precast CAD Designer

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Precast CAD Designer creates accurate, detailed erection drawings for EFCO forming systems with minimal supervision. The role develops moderately complex drawings for custom and standard jobs and collaborates with engineers and project teams to resolve design challenges and layout issues while ensuring drawing quality and compliance with EFCO standards. The designer serves as a contact for project-related questions, supports drawing clarity and schedule awareness, and helps maintain internal alignment. The role also supports onboarding and technical development of junior drafters and contributes to improving drafting standards and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned, changed, or removed at management’s discretion to meet business needs. The position is classified as on-site at a company office or designated worksite. No travel is required. EFCO emphasizes integrity, quality, innovation, super service, and participation in environmental, safety, and health programs. Physical demands are classified as light, including occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and varying requirements for sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and other tasks.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of drafting or engineering experience.
Proficiency in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to regularly perform job functions at a company office or designated worksite.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Customer or job-site experience is a plus.
Familiarity with database systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs.
Collaborate with engineers and team members to resolve layout issues and ensure drawing quality.
Identify and resolve design issues using sound judgment and creativity to produce solutions aligned with project needs and EFCO standards.
Serve as a key contact for project-related questions and support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment.
Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters and promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism.
Contribute to reviewing and improving EFCO drafting standards and procedures.
Maintain accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.
Participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities, including required PPE, safety training, and reporting hazards, unsafe practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries.