Civil Drafter 1

About the role

The talented Architecture and Engineering department at Forest Lawn in Glendale is searching for a Civil Drafter 1. This role is responsible for providing CAD expertise in support of department projects, creating architectural and engineering designs, drawings, and other technical information for use in manufacturing, construction, and fabrication. This role will also create traditional designs from preliminary sketches, verify that drawings meet required specifications, and create technical documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• AutoCAD Sheet set-up, scaling, dimensioning, information layering, Xreference, sections, elevations, and drawing presentation.
• Draw execution.
• Scan drawings and documents.
• Use Excel, Power Point and 3-D rendering software.
• Successfully trouble-shoot most PC and plotter problems.
• Work as part of a team and independently when needed.
• Assist with layout of family specific memorials and inscriptions under general supervision.

Requirements

• Valid CA Driver’s License, including state required levels of active auto insurance is required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of AutoCAD technical school.
• 5 years of full-time AutoCAD and/or Revit/Civil3D work experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in general office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Procore software is beneficial, but not required.
• Able to shoot, download, assemble, organize, prepare, modify, and print digital photographs for project file reference or presentation.
• Basic core proficiency in 2D CAD and/or Revit skills such as sheet set-up, scaling, dimensioning, layering and x-refs w/ ability to translate designs and details provided by others into a coordinated drawing set.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Architectural Desktop, or Land Desktop.
• Basic core proficiency in 3D CAD skills including photorealistic rendering.
• Working knowledge of Sketchup, 3D Studio and Photoshop.
• Demonstrate a basic proficiency and understanding of construction document layout and detailing including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules under general supervision.
• Have a basic ability to build physical models under general supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.)

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit/Civil3D
• Sketchup
• 3D Studio
• Photoshop

Benefits

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.