Drafter

About the role

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate 2D drawings in support of tower crane and hoist work and fabrication activities, including general arrangement drawings, tie-in connection drawings, tower crane assembly and dismantle drawings, fabrication drawings, and bills of material.
• Create drawings based on verbal and/or written direction, field data, customer-provided drawings, etc., ensuring clear communication of design intent and minimizing opportunities for error.
• Create drawings in accordance with the company’s CAD standards and drawing templates.
• Validate equipment fit-up and check for interferences associated with the use of Bigge equipment.
• Interface with engineers and other designers to meet job requirements, schedules, and man-hour budgets.
• Manage project technical documentation and record keeping, including drawings, drawing logs, bills of material, etc., as directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices.
• Maintain proficiency in software use and continually evaluate new ways to improve technical accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Technical institute or associate’s degree in a related scientific or engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience using Autodesk AutoCAD to generate structural, crane and rigging, or machinery-related drawings and details.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD and demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality and technically accurate drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and familiarity with construction standards and terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with engineers, designers, and other internal personnel.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute work on multiple projects and seek input or provide feedback as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks within specified schedules.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) programs and requirements as they relate to design and other associated tasks.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work under constantly changing circumstances with enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Experience generating crane and hoist-related lift plans and layouts, climbing schedules, foundation plans, and tie-off details is strongly preferred.
• Experience generating fabrication detail drawings, including knowledge of welding details, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and fit tolerances, is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and fabrication/machine shop practices is preferred.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor is desirable.
• Experience with Autodesk Vault is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, company holidays, and sick days.
• Flexible spending accounts / health savings account.
• Reimbursement plan for the company.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy.