DrafterDesigner I CAD Plant 3D experience

Dennis Group Springfield; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company specializing in food and beverage facility design as a CAD Drafter/Designer. This role offers a solid foundation for a career in architecture and design, focusing on creating precise drawings using advanced CAD software. You'll collaborate with engineers and architects, ensuring that all designs meet industry standards while managing multiple projects. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Open Vacation Policy

Profit-Sharing

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in CAD drafting for food and beverage facilities.
• Knowledge of architectural concepts and building regulations.
• Ability to create 2D and 3D design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create design drawings using CAD software in 2D and 3D formats.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers for design specifications.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and quality standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

BIM360

Mechanical Design

Electrical Design

Piping Design

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD 2020

Plant 3D

MS Office

CADWorx

Revit

Inventor

Job description

Job Summary

The CAD Drafter / Designer position is a solid foundation for a career in architecture, process equipment/piping design, and facility design. The role adequately creates drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats in designing mechanical, electrical, piping, plumbing, and equipment layouts for our design build food and beverage process facility projects. The role will require knowledge in areas architectural concepts, practices, regulations, standards, and building materials. Responsibilities include but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Create design drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats, at the direction of engineers and more senior designers
• Coordinate with Designers, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers to produce design drawings per project specifications.
• Read architectural drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and piping plans.
• Analyze available information to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete design drawings
• Ensure drawings comply with building regulations and architectural standards
• Prepare documents to a level consistent with set quality standards while maintaining project schedules
• Take responsibility for the development and coordination of small drawings sets.
• Work with client and engineering disciplines to define requirements in the preparation of design and construction documents
• Check finished drawings against markup and CAD Standards
• Manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Work with BIM360, Navisworks and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel), Computer-aided design (CAD), AutoCAD 2020 and Plant 3D
• Assist construction managers with coordination issues in the field.
• Researching CAD drafting / designing best practices
• Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Associate Degree is required. A bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related filed is preferred.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in computer-aided drafting and design setting for food and beverage processing facilities or similar production facilities.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in AutoCAD
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Plant3D, CADWorx or similar programs
• Revit, Inventor experience a plus
• Experience with design of Food and Beverage processes a plus
• Travel to client construction sites will be required of this position, not less than 20% of the year.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 20% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.