CAD Tech I

Skill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Vision & dental plans

Paid sick leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

Aquent collaborates with a leading energy-sector organization to deliver essential infrastructure through precise drafting and design. You will craft detailed CAD drawings and specifications, supporting public works and critical systems that power communities, with opportunities for growth and impact.

Join a forward-thinking team where your drafting expertise shapes safe, reliable infrastructure. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and continuous learning within a dynamic project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic CAD drafting skills and familiarity with drafting software.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive design drawings and specifications utilizing computer-aided drafting equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to design, lay out, and detail components and systems.
• Analyze the technical implications of design concepts to ensure feasibility.
• Create accurate rough and detailed scale plans translating sketches and calculations into precise documents.
• Gather data to finalize designs and draft plans for structures and construction projects.

Skills

CAD drafting

communication

attention to detail

analytical thinking

team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

drafting tools

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization in the energy sector, dedicated to delivering essential services and driving innovation in infrastructure development. This company plays a crucial role in powering communities and shaping the future of public works through meticulous planning and execution. We are seeking talented individuals to join their dynamic team, where your precision and technical expertise will directly contribute to critical projects that impact countless lives.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in technical drafting will be instrumental in bringing vital infrastructure projects to life. As a key contributor, you will be at the forefront of designing essential systems, from public works to structural components, directly influencing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of community resources. Your detailed drawings and specifications will serve as the foundation for real-world construction, making a tangible difference in how communities operate and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a role that offers significant impact and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive design drawings and specifications utilizing computer-assisted drafting equipment.
• Collaborate closely with team members and other professionals to design, lay out, and detail components and systems, proactively resolving any design challenges.
• Analyze the technical implications of design concepts to ensure feasibility and optimal performance.
• Create accurate rough and detailed scale plans, translating preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, and specifications into precise visual documents.
• Gather and compile necessary data to finalize and complete designs effectively.
• Draft detailed plans and drawings for a variety of structures, installations, and construction projects, including public works, working diligently from initial sketches or notes.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated creativity, coupled with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative team player with exceptional attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles essential for producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Fundamental knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Basic proficiency in relevant computer applications, including Computer Aided Design and Drafting software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

• Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
• We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.