CAD Technician, Structural Steel
Why Join Our Team?
At Contech Engineered Solutions we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork is at the forefront. As a Structural Steel Designer, you will play a vital role in providing design and drafting services utilizing Tekla model-based construction software. Your work will support the engineering, production, and sales staff. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of engineering solutions for short to medium span bridge projects for national clients.
What We Offer:
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
- Career Growth : Join an industry leader known for its world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to new heights.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package with options that cater to you and your family's needs.
About the Role:
As a Structural Steel Designer, you will:
- Design and Drafting: Utilize custom programs to independently create detailed drawings and, when necessary, bills of material for the manufacture and installation of our products.
- Critical Dimensions : Review design information, site plans, and manuals to determine critical dimensions for designs.
- Software Expertise: Utilize applications such as Tekla, AutoCAD, and Excel to complete drawings within project deadlines.
- Collaboration: Submit and review drawings with peers as needed. Collaborate with the design staff to determine design requirements, modifications, and resolve issues.
- Quality Assurance: Efficiently produce accurate drawings for review and approval by the design staff.
- Project Prioritization : Prioritize assigned projects based on due dates.
- Standardization: Develop and maintain standard and custom details for all product families.
- Communication: Serve as an interface between commercial operations, fabrication plant managers, customer service representatives, and structural engineers when necessary.
- Field Visits: Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities or product installation sites.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Drafting, Engineering, or AutoCAD.
- Civil Engineering, architectural, or construction experience preferred.
- Ability to accurately read and interpret site plans, with knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the civil engineering field.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Tekla or related programs, experience in the steel industry preferred.
- 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.
- Strong ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals, site plans, and engineering concepts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
If you are a drafting professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision and collaboration, we encourage you to apply for the Structural Steel Designer position. Your work will contribute significantly to our design and production processes.
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