Assistant Civil Detailer - Transportation (Springdale, AR)

Burns & McDonnell; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Springdale, AR seeks an Assistant Civil Detailer to support plans and prepare non-routine drawings with complex features from rough sketches and notes. Diverse projects and clients provide exposure to varied detailing challenges.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel, with ability to work 2D and 3D drawings and collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent with related drafting experience.
• Ability to use 2D/3D design tools and transfer sketches into drawings.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and cross-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing detailed drawings from sketches and notes.
• Collect data from engineers and create initial design models for review.
• Draft control schematics, wiring and equipment connection diagrams.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to verify design details.
• Produce drafting work including layout, detailing, and revisions.
• Collaborate with designers and drafters across disciplines.
• Communicate with internal resources and external clients.
• Execute design changes and maintain CAD proficiency.

Skills

Detailing

2D drafting

3D drafting

CAD collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree + 3 years experience

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Description

An Assistant Civil Detailer will assist with plans and prepare non-routine drawings with complex features using information from rough sketches, detailed engineering notes or brief verbal guidance. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and preparing detailed drawings by applying standardized drawing techniques from detailed sketches, verbal instructions and notes under the direction of an engineer.

• Collect initial drawings, calculations and design ideas from engineers, and combine relevant data into coherent and complete initial design models for review and modification.

• Apply company, client, and project drafting standards and procedures to draft control schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment connection diagrams.

• Assist in coordinating with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and verify design details according to company standards and best practices

• Assist in providing a range of drawing production work including problem analysis, layout, detailing, and drafting on projects of substantial variety and complexity.

• Assist in drafting activities with designers and drafters in other disciplines.

• Communicate and correspond with internal design resources and external clients and personnel.

• Execute design changes and project drawing revisions.

• Maintain CAD proficiency and work toward mastering current CAD systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required. Or,

• Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required. Or,

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

• Strong understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.

• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.

• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-AR-Springdale

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 263597

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN