CAD Designer 1

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions is seeking a CAD Designer 1 in Des Moines, IA to create erection drawings for standard and custom projects, under supervision. You will support equipment lists and align with project specs while growing CAD skills.

This onsite role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, ongoing training, and problem-solving in a dynamic drafting environment, contributing to EFCO’s engineering objectives and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Drafting coursework preferred.
• Construction or engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency in basic CAD software required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy by following EFCO procedures and collaborating with engineers.
• Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.
• Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.
• Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.
• Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Drafting coursework preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Purpose

The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project objectives while growing technical expertise in drafting, EFCO equipment, and engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

Erection Drawings (70%)

• Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy by following EFCO procedures, collaborating with engineers, and validating all design details.

Equipment Support (20%)

• Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.
• Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.

Learning and Development (10%)

• Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.
• Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Drafting coursework preferred.
• Experience: Construction or engineering experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic CAD software required.
• Other Requirements:
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company's structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA locatio n.

Physical Demands

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Stooping - Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing - Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.