CAD Designer

Socket.dev; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical & dental

Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev in Concord, CA, is seeking a CAD Designer to prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works under the Construction Engineering Group. You will transform project concepts into executable plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with a Construction Engineer and Senior CAD Designer, produce drawings with tolerances and materials, and help ensure designs meet contract specs while managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical or associate degree in CAD/Engineering.
• 4+ years CAD experience required.
• 1+ year construction industry experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; AutoCAD certification preferred.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Revit, and 3D rendering.

Responsibilities

• Produces drawings including tolerances, dimensions, materials, and data.
• Prepares preliminary designs for review by the Construction Engineer team.
• Analyzes sketches and inputs to determine best approach for drawings.
• Identifies locations or structures needing engineering.
• Ensures drawings comply with engineering requirements and standards.
• Builds detailed drawings describing construction design intent and elements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

3D rendering

2D drafting

Communication

Education

Technical degree or Associate’s degree in CAD/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Overview

Are you self-motivated individual who is knowledgeable about constructability and construction practices? As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans under the direction of the Construction Engineering Group. Your role will be crucial in transforming project concepts into executable plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

The Construction Engineering Group focuses on the “how” when it comes to constructing the work. This team of specialized engineers has extensive experience in designing and constructing various temporary works.

What you will be doing

• Works alongside and under the guidance of a Construction Engineer and/or Senior CAD Designer to produce drawings including tolerances, dimensions, materials, and technical project data based on feedback and design specifications
• Prepares preliminary designs in accordance with construction means and methods to be reviewed and calculated by the Construction Engineer team.
• Analyzes sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine best approach to complete drawings using internal software and programs.
• Identifies locations and/or structures that need engineering.
• Evaluates layout drawings at the direction of leadership to ensure drawings comply with engineering requirements, Company standards, and project contract specifications.
• Builds detailed drawings to accurately and completely describe construction design intent and critical elements.
• Calculates quantities and dimensions within procedural and standard practice limitations.

What we are looking for

• Technical degree or Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering, or related technical field required.
• 4+ years of experience with CAD required, inclusive of proficiency in using CAD software.
• 1+ years of experience within the Construction industry required.
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize AutoCAD; AutoCAD certification preferred.
• Developing knowledge of and ability to utilize Civil 3D, Revit, and other 3D rendering software.
• Knowledge of architectural and mechanical drafting tools.
• Understanding of heavy civil temporary works constructability and construction practices.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D presentation of designs.
• Self-motivated and able to take direction from leaders to deliver upon objectives.
• Ability to effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Aptitude for managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Proficient in presenting drawings and diagrams to teams and leadership

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $74,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $76,000.00/Yr.