CAD Designer

Socket.dev; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision

401(k) / RRSP plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev in Renton, WA seeks an experienced CAD Drafter to create shop drawings and preliminary designs under senior engineer guidance. You will produce accurate 2D/3D drawings, specify tolerances and materials, and ensure alignment with project specifications.

Success requires strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit skills, plus collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver timely drawings that meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate’s degree in CAD/Engineering required.
• 4+ years of CAD experience, including proficiency in CAD software.
• 3+ years of experience in the Construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings with tolerances, dimensions, materials, and data from guidance.
• Prepare preliminary designs per construction means and methods.
• Analyze sketches and input materials to determine best drawing approach.
• Identify locations/structures needing engineering review.
• Evaluate drawings to ensure compliance with requirements and standards.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

2D/3D drafting

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Technical/Associate degree in CAD or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

3D rendering software

Job description

Overview

Creates layout drawings and schematic diagrams of projects into working documents. This role collaborates with Construction Engineers to prepare temporary works plans in accordance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.

What you will be doing

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Under guidance from a Construction Engineer and/or Sr. CAD Designer, creates shop drawings including tolerances, dimensions, materials, and technical project data based on guidance 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.
• Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
• Performs additional assignments per management’s direction.

What we are looking for

Education and/or Experience

• 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.
• 3+ years of experience within the Construction industry required.

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

• AutoCAD certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize AutoCAD.
• Developing knowledge of and ability to utilize Civil 3D, Revit, and other 3D rendering software.
• Knowledge of architectural and mechanical drafting tools.
• Knowledge 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task and keep self accountable for timely delivery of objectives.
• Ability and desire to learn aspects of CAD design.
• Ability to support team members in their learning & development and support the review of work products as needed.
• Ability to present drawings and diagrams to teams/leadership as needed.

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 $83,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $88,000.00/Yr.