CAD Designer 2

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions in West Memphis, AR is seeking a CAD Designer 2 to create accurate erection drawings with minimal supervision. You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to resolve layout challenges and ensure drawing quality.

The role emphasizes training and mentoring junior drafters, contributing to drafting standards, and maintaining clear documentation. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years drafting/engineering experience, and CAD with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of drafting or engineering experience.
• REVIT experience a plus.
• Proficient in CAD software; familiarity with databases preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs.
• Collaborate with engineers and team members to solve layout issues and ensure drawing quality.
• Identify and resolve design issues.
• Apply sound judgment and creativity to deliver solutions that align with project needs and EFCO standards.
• Serve as a key contact for project-related questions.
• Support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment by applying strong organizational awareness.
• Promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism across the team.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of EFCO's drafting standards and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

3+ years drafting/engineering experience

Tools

CAD

REVIT

Database systems

Job description

Purpose

The CAD Designer 2 role creates accurate and detailed erection drawings for EFCO forming systems with minimal supervision. This role collaborates with engineers and project teams to resolve design challenges, ensure quality standards, and mentor entry-level designers while enhancing team efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Erection Drawings (40%)

• Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs.


• Collaborate with engineers and team members to solve layout issues and ensure drawing quality.

Design Adjustments and Problem-Solving (20%)

• Identify and resolve design issues.


• Apply sound judgment and creativity to deliver solutions that align with project needs and EFCO standards.

Project Coordination and Communication (15%)

• Serve as a key contact for project-related questions.


• Support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment by applying strong organizational awareness.

Training and Mentorship (15%)

• Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters.


• Promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism across the team.

Standards Improvement (10%)

• Contribute to the review and improvement of EFCO's drafting standards and procedures.


• Ensure accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.

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.

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.


• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.


• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of drafting or engineering experience. REVIT experience a plus.


• Computer Skills: Proficient in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Familiarity with database systems preferred.


• Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents. Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude. No travel required.