CAD Designer

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain production, detail, and assembly drawings.
• Develop fabrication and construction drawings with all required views, dimensions, tolerances, and notes.
• Produce finished drawings from engineering sketches, markups, and design concepts.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of structural components, assemblies, and bridge systems.
• Utilize CAD software to support project execution from concept through fabrication and installation.

Technical Execution

• Verify dimensions, materials, part relationships, and constructability.
• Perform basic calculations involving angles, dimensions, weights, radii, tolerances, and clearances.
• Apply engineering and drafting principles to produce accurate, buildable drawings.
• Support engineers by ensuring drawing packages are complete and ready for fabrication.

Standards & Coordination

• Maintain drafting and engineering standards.
• Manage drawing revisions and file organization.
• Maintain drawing databases and project documentation.
• Clock with Engineering, QA, Fabrication, and Manufacturing teams regarding drawing updates and revisions.
• Absorb CAD file conversions and system updates as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across engineering and detailing processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and drafting experience will be considered.
• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Tekla, Inventor, Revit, or other 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and fabrication packages.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and engineering terminology.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new software and systems as needed.