Engineering Designer I: CAD, Drafting & Project Delivery

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking an entry-level design professional to support project teams across disciplines. You will read client design guides, draft drawings, and develop familiarity with CAD tools while adhering to established procedures and budgets.

You will attend client meetings with a mentor, coordinate with engineers and designers, and contribute to the preparation of deliverables such as drawings, models, and calculations, while pursuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Develops understanding of client standards, policies, and procedures by reading and applying design guides, drafting standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
• Complies with Commonwealth Associates' quality program and supports continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls, and client site visits with a mentor.
• Represents emerging professionals with the Business Development department at career fairs as needed.
• Coordinates with project teams, engineers, designers, and other groups to provide information and assistance as directed.
• Prepares and modifies drawings, models, layouts, details, and other design documents under supervision.
• Contributes to engineering deliverables such as drawings, models, reports, specifications, calculations, schedules, and studies of limited scope.
• Develops proficiency in CAD and drafting software used by the assigned discipline (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D).
• Interprets engineering markups and project information to assist with development and revision of deliverables.

Job description

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking an entry-level design professional to support project teams across disciplines. You will read client design guides, draft drawings, and develop familiarity with CAD tools while adhering to established procedures and budgets.

You will attend client meetings with a mentor, coordinate with engineers and designers, and contribute to the preparation of deliverables such as drawings, models, and calculations, while pursuing professional development.