Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Exceeds Drafter II position skills and duties.
Creates, troubleshoots and coordinates structural design in addition to generating, overseeing and managing the drawings.
Produces drawings efficiently and within project budget constraints.
Creates a complete set of structural drawings (basic general notes, typical details, schedules, annotated plans with “placeholder” members, basic foundations and framing details) prior to input by engineer.
Lays out structural systems and elements (grids, columns, joists, beams, braced frames, etc.) with prior input from Project Manager regarding systems selection and basic layout guidelines (e.g., bay dimensions and framing orientation).
Coordinates the structural design with architectural and other disciplines, resolving conflicts to a reasonable degree and alerting engineers as needed.
Attends and participates in client meetings as needed.
Assists junior engineers in developing drawings on minor projects with Project Manager input.
Creates and implements company standards.
Oversees and trains junior engineering staff in construction document development.
Devises solutions to AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) challenges.
Reviews basic shop drawings.
Estimates with reasonable accuracy the effort required (in hours) to complete drafting tasks.
Performs structural as-built surveys of existing buildings, with or without an accompanying engineer.
Performs limited structural special inspections, site investigations, etc., representing the Engineer of Record.
Performs non-drafting tasks such as assisting engineers with field investigations, etc.
Upholds the ethics and values of the company.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree (AS) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and more than four years related experience using AutoCAD and BIM (Revit). Employee must have experience or prior training in AutoCAD and/or Revit, as well as basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.).
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written or oral form or in mathematical or diagram or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables where only standardization exists.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have one of the following certifications:
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
Part of our hiring process utilizes the Culture Index Survey. This survey is quick and painless, and there are no right or wrong answers. Please set aside 5-10 minutes with no interruptions, read each word and select all that apply to you for the given question. The survey is available in multiple languages, therefore take it in the language you are most fluent. For best experience, take it on a computer, not a tablet or cell phone.
