CAD Designer I

Responsibilities

• Software / CAD (40%)
  • Produce plumbing and mechanical designs based on client and company specifications using CAD software
  • Produce dimensioned plans for single family projects to be used by field teams for construction
• Project Design (30%)
  • Comprehensively create material lists of all necessary materials for each design
  • Identify plumbing needs for different fixtures being used in the design and accurately placing drains for these fixtures
  • Consistently place fixture drain and water line points in locations per RTM Standard practices
  • Accurately place HVAC diffusers and equipment
• Information Gathering (15%)
  • Carefully review and understand builder documents associated with each project and correctly interpret builder options to accurately complete designs
  • Understand plumbing and HVAC code requirements to ensure designs are code compliant
• Communication (15%)
  • Clearly communicate with other trades, architects, general contractors, field engineers, project managers, field staff, and relevant internal departments such as estimating, to ensure applicable information is captured and all individuals are kept abreast of project progress
  • Correctly use project management software to coordinate with internal team

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • A high school diploma or GED is required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
  • 2 years CAD design software experience
  • Basic construction knowledge required
• Skills & Knowledge
  • Clear, effective communications skills – both written and verbal
  • Good ability to collaborate and incorporate multiple perspectives into work product
  • Aptitude for prioritizing and problem-solving
  • Preference for accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
  • Mastery of entire Microsoft Suite plus Internet and email
  • Experienced in AutoCAD or other related software
  • Ability to utilize Autodesk Design Review and Bluebeam software
• Position Competencies
  • Task-Focused Communicator – Communication with others is dedicated to work knowledge and providing or gathering specific information to others
  • Accurate – Performs all duties with precision and skilled expertise to ensure high quality
  • Task Oriented – Confidently completes all tasks successively, correctly, and following known priorities
  • Consistent – Patiently takes the time to do work steadily and with high accuracy
  • Detailed Expert – Skillfully works within well-defined parameters with repeatable, successful results

Working Conditions

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting
• Moderately noisy environment with light traffic, office equipment, and guest entrance
• Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature
• Must be capable of lifting up to 10 pounds
• No overnight travel required; some local travel required