Drafting & Design Specialist

LIDD Consultants Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LIDD Consultants Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Design Specialist to draft site and floor plans for distribution operations. The role involves collaborating with project managers to create efficient layouts for clients.

Candidates should have advanced AutoCAD skills and at least 1 year of experience. The position requires strong communication skills and a willingness to travel within the U.S. and Canada. A creative and detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD with 1+ years of experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French considered a nice to have.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow company standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft site plans and floor plans for distribution operations.
• Calculate storage capacities and budget estimates for equipment.
• Travel to clients to measure existing facilities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Client satisfaction

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

LIDD is a leading supply chain management consulting firm. We design complex distribution centers and logistics systems to help companies move goods more efficiently. Our clients are manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including many brand names in food & beverage and consumer goods. From our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Atlanta our staff of over 170 employees tackles challenging projects in a fun and supportive environment.

Our Diversity Statement

LIDD is an equal-opportunity employer. When you join our team, you'll feel like you belong regardless of your ethnicity, religion, race, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Let us know if you need accommodation during the recruitment process.

What’s your role:

Our Design Specialists mix structural design elements and functional attributes to bring world-class distribution operations to life. In this role, you will collaborate with partners, directors, and project managers to create detailed layouts for our clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting site plans, floor plans and material handling equipment (MHE) including pallet racking, mezzanines and conveyor systems
• Calculate storage capacities
• Determine budget estimates for material handling equipment
• Communicate with vendors
• Traveling to clients to measure existing facility and material handling equipment
• Walking and/or standing for long periods of time to measure facilities

To qualify for this role, you’ll need:

• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD with 1+ years of experience
• Excellent written and spoken English; French considered a nice to have
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn quickly and follow company AutoCAD standards
• Oriented towards client satisfaction
• Creative, reliable and thorough
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks
• Ability to travel within the United States and Canada up to 25% of the time

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• A demonstrated interest in supply chain management, logistics and distribution operations
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with guidance