Engineering - Precast CAD Designer

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. is seeking an experienced drafter/engineer to create accurate erection drawings for EFCO forming systems and collaborate with engineers to resolve design challenges. The role includes mentoring entry-level designers, maintaining high drawing quality, and contributing to standards improvements.

You will participate in project coordination, read blueprints, and apply CAD skills with a focus on safety and efficiency. The position is on-site in Des Moines, IA, with no travel required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of drafting or engineering experience; customer/job site experience is a plus.
• Proficient CAD skills; familiarity with database systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Erection drawings (40%): Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs and ensure drawing quality.
• Design adjustments and problem-solving (20%): Identify and resolve design issues with sound judgment and creativity.
• Project coordination and communication (15%): Serve as a key contact for project-related questions and maintain alignment.
• Training and mentorship (15%): Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters.
• Standards improvement (10%): Contribute to drafting standards reviews and process updates.

Skills

Drafting experience

Engineering background

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Database familiarity

Job description

Purpos e

Create accurate and detailed erection drawings for EFCO forming systems with minimal supervision. Collaborate with engineers and project teams to resolve design challenges, ensure quality standards, and mentor entry-level designers while enhancing team efficiency.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.

Essential Functions

Erection Drawings (40%)

Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs. Collaborate with engineers and team members to solve layout issues and ensure drawing quality.

Design Adjustments and Problem-Solving (20%)

Identify and resolve design issues. Apply sound judgment and creativity to deliver solutions that align with project needs and EFCO standards.

Project Coordination and Communication (15%)

Serve as a key contact for project-related questions. Support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment by applying strong organizational awareness.

Training and Mentorship (15%)

Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters. Promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism across the team.

Standards Improvement (10%)

Contribute to the review and improvement of EFCO’s drafting standards and procedures. Ensure accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of drafting or engineering experience. Customer/job site experience a plus.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Familiarity with database systems preferred.
• Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents. Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude. No travel required.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.

• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.

• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.

• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

The position is currently classified as on- site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.