CAD Drafter

InterCon Construction; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCon Construction seeks a CAD Drafter in Wisconsin to support multiple engineers in producing construction drawings and assisting with permitting and field data collection for utility projects.

You will use AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop accurate drawings, review for compliance with standards, and travel up to 25% to collect site information. Strong organizational and data-handling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent
• 2+ years of drafting experience
• Proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches
• Familiarity with DOT road plans and base mapping
• Detail-oriented with organized work habits
• Able to travel up to 25% across Wisconsin
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop construction drawings using CAD tools.
• Analyze sketches and data to determine design factors (size, shape, arrangement).
• Review drawings for compliance with engineering standards and client specs.
• Prepare permitting applications and supporting letters; coordinate with construction teams.
• Prioritize work and communicate to meet deadlines.
• Collect data via forms or accurate hand sketches; retrieve data from databases for drawings.
• Travel to sites to collect information; up to 25% travel in Wisconsin.
• Interact professionally with customers to represent InterCon Construction.

Skills

CAD drafting

interpret schematics

team collaboration

multi-tasking

data collection

Education

Associates Degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The CAD Drafter works under the direction of multiple engineers to complete construction drawings and various other tasks such as permitting and field data collection for utility construction.

Projects. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses Computer-aided design/drafting equipment and software to develop construction drawings.
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine final design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of components.
• Reviews drawings for compliance with engineering Principles, Company Standards, Client Requirements, And Relation specifications.
• Complete permitting applications and cover letters Work cross-functionally with construction teams to provide support and meet deadlines.
• Track and manage priorities by effectively communicating.
• Collect data through completing pre-made forms or drawing accurate hand sketches.
• Retrieves information from customer databases to be incorporated into drawings.
• Travel to sites to collection information through hand sketches, pictures, or surveying (under direction of a design engineer).
• Travel is expected 25% of the time.
• Interact with customers in a professional manner to represent InterCon Construction.

Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Associates Degree in Drafting and minimum of two years of experience
• with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D, equivalent work experience considered.
• Ability to interpret schematics or engineering sketches to create a final product.
• Ability to read and understand DOT road plans, profiles, and cross-section prints.
• Familiarity with aerial imagery and creating base mapping
• Detail-oriented to work in an organized manner to create consistent drawings.
• Ability to work as a team member on multiple projects
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and prioritize daily work.
• Experience/exposure to Utility Industry is preferred (electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer)
• Ability to collect data utilizing measuring devices (tape measure, measuring wheel, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• This position will travel approx. 25% of the time, primarily throughout Wisconsin.

InterCon Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer *****