CAD Drafter

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; New York, Town of Islip (NY, NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New York City is seeking a CAD Drafter to join their dynamic team. The role involves collaborating on civil and structural projects, utilizing CAD software like MicroStation and AutoCAD. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in CAD design. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Community and social responsibility

Focus on learning and development

Best-in-class benefits

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience in MicroStation/AutoCAD plan production.
• Working knowledge of drafting standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support CAD and drawing production procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop civil and structural drawings.
• Develop/update BIM standards and workflows.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal

Team oriented

Motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CAD Drafter

Job Locations

US-NY-New York City | US-NJ-Newark | US-NY-Hauppauge | US-CT-Wethersfield | US-NY-Albany

ID

2025-5269

Category

CAD Design

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Entry level

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

The NYC office of VHB is seeking a CAD Designer to join its team. You'll be a member of a growing group which boasts robust expertise in CAD and design, especially in MicroStation and AutoCAD. The team excels in delivering Award winning transportation projects throughout the region while being able to immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where technical skills are honed and applied to create impactful solutions.

Responsibilities:

Communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills produce high-quality deliverables in an efficient manner
• Motivated to support others on CAD and drawing production procedures
• Has a persistent initiative to continually learn new technical practices and to earn the confidence of clients, company management/colleagues, and regulators
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to develop civil and structural drawings from conceptual phase to final design for a variety of buildings and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop /update BIM standards, workflows and quality control to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency

Skills and Abilities:

• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
• Understanding of setting up a digital work environment for plan set production.
• Ability to apply VHB CAD standards and provide quality control for CAD standards across disciplines.
• Work with a group to manage large project drawing productions and apply agency standards.
• Motivated to support others on MicroStation, AutoCAD, and drawing production procedures. Experience with Revit a plus.
• Has a persistent initiative to continually learn new technical practices and to earn the confidence of co-workers, company management/colleagues, and regulators.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-2 years' experience in MicroStation/AutoCAD plan production, experience with Revit a plus
• Working knowledge of drafting standards preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $24/hr - $33/hr. Estimated salary range for Albany/Hauppauge locations is $21/hr - $31/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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