CAD Technician

Minnesota engineering group. Help facilitate CAD designs for the engineering group. Mostly piping projects for apartments gas meter sets commercial customers customers with gas meters etc. lots of piping above ground projects. Highways and roads. Utilizing autocad autodesk. Detailed localized level.

Want someone with an associate degree in architectural design. Autocad experience.

Want- education. Right chemistry on the team. Only 2 on the team right now so teamwork is important. CTH role.

Ok with junior. 0-2 years experience.

Onsite per week 5 days per week. Will move to remote on Friday.

Summary:

The main function of a CAD Tech is to prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects such as highways bridges and public works. A typical CAD Tech utilizes knowledge of building materials engineering practices and mathematics to complete drawings.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.

Coordinate with and consult other workers to design lay out or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.

Analyze technical implications of architects design concept calculating weights volumes and stress factors.

Build landscape architectural and display models.

Coordinate structural electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.

Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations buildings and structures based on preliminary concepts sketches engineering calculations specification sheets and other data.

Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.

Calculate weights volumes and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.

Determine quality cost strength and quantity of required materials and enter figures on materials lists.

Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures installations and construction projects such as highways sewage disposal systems and dikes working from sketches or notes.

Skills:

Creativity verbal and written communication skills analytical and problem solving ability.

Team player and detail oriented.

Basic knowledge of design techniques tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans blueprints drawings and models.

Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

Basic knowledge of relevant computer application such as CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting).

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED required.

0-2 years experience required.