CAD Technician II

Dashiell Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation in Austin, TX seeks a Structural CAD Technician II to support its structural engineering projects. You will draft foundations, steel and concrete components, and develop full drawing sets under supervision, advancing technical skills and teamwork.

The role requires an Associate's degree in CAD/Drafting and at least 1 year of drafting experience in structural environments; proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, with Revit or Tekla as a plus. Onsite office in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in CAD Technology, Drafting & Design or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year drafting experience in structural engineering or industrial setting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or Tekla Structures a plus.
• Familiarity with structural drawing types (plans, details, foundations).
• Basic knowledge of structural steel, concrete, and metal member types.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; team player.
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural drawings including foundation and support plans.
• Draft steel, concrete, and other structural details.
• Develop plan views, sections, elevations of components.
• Produce equipment support structure drawings and sheets.
• Revise drawings per design changes and client comments.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, and project teams.
• Maintain and organize drawing files per document control.
• Perform quality checks on own drawings and backcheck peers.

Skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in CAD Technology, Drafting & Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla Structures

Job description

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Structural CAD Technician ll prepares structural design drawings under general supervision, applying a minimum of one year of drafting experience to support Dashiell's structural engineering projects. This position works independently on routine drawings while receiving guidance on more complex assignments. Assignments are lightly supervised and are designed to strengthen the employee’s understanding of drafting techniques, corporate/client standards, and procedures. This added knowledge and capabilities will be leveraged in some of the training of new members. This position will be based in our Austin, Texas office located at 11501 Burnet Rd BLDG 906 STE 200 Austin, TX 78758 and will report to Dashiell's Design Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare structural drawings including but not limited to foundation plans and details, structural support plans and details, and construction details
• Draft steel, concrete, and miscellaneous structural details from designer and/or engineer sketches and direction
• Develop plan views, sections, and elevations of structural components and assemblies
• Produce equipment support structure drawings and standard structural detail sheets
• Draft structural notes, general notes, schedules, and drawing lists
• Apply applicable structural drafting standards and conventions
• Coordinate with structural designers, engineers, and project teams on drawing requirements
• Maintain and organize drawing files per company document control procedures
• Revise existing drawings to incorporate design changes and client comments
• Perform quality checks on own drawings prior to submission
• Backcheck peer’s CAD drawings for quality control
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of his/her work
• Bring potential project related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Assist in the training and mentoring of team members, especially entry level CAD Technicians
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support structural engineers in producing accurate, constructible structural design packages
• Contribute to the quality and completeness of structural drawing sets
• Enable efficient construction through precise, well-organized structural documentation

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Associate's degree in CAD Technology, Drafting & Design, or comparable field is required; two years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of this educational requirement
• Minimum 1 year of drafting experience in a structural engineering or industrial environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or Tekla Structures experience a plus
• Familiarity with structural drawing types (structural plans and details, foundation plans and details, connection details, etc.) preferred
• Basic knowledge of structural steel, concrete, and miscellaneous metal member types preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to accept directions/corrections when provided with constructive feedback

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.