Structural CAD Technician - 3+ yrs - Hybrid

R.A. Smith, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid home/office-based environment

Generous paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401K with company match

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Professional memberships

Job summary

raSmith, Inc. is seeking a Structural CAD Technician with 3+ years of experience to support our Cold-Formed Group within the Structural Services division.

You will draft construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit, coordinate with engineers and PMs, and ensure designs meet required standards. We offer a hybrid home/office-based environment with generous benefits, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to projects across the country from our Wisconsin, Illinois, and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in drafting technologies from a U.S. accredited school and a minimum of three (3) years progressive experience with AutoCAD. Additional Revit experience is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of and proficiency using AutoCAD
• Ability to learn and become proficient using other cad and design software
• Working knowledge of structural building components and assembly
• Applicable U.S. based work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares construction documents from data and specifications submitted by engineers
• Utilizes computer aided drafting techniques to perform applicable work
• Adds engineering markings to plan sets
• Alters drawings to conform with engineering changes
• Analyzes drawings to make sure they are accurate
• Marks drawings as necessary to indicate any changes that may be required to meet quality control standards
• Demonstrates an understanding of engineering concepts
• Utilizes software packages such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Coordinates work with Project Managers, Engineers, and other CAD Technicians
• Completes preliminary design work with direction from engineers
• Utilizes computer file management
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

CAD drafting

Structural knowledge

Education

Associate degree in drafting technologies

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Enhance your career at raSmith as a Structural CAD Technician within the Cold-Formed Group in our Structural Services division and discover why we’re ranked #5 as a Top Workplace.

raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California.

Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity:

Structural CAD Technician - 3+ yrs - Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares construction documents from data and specifications submitted by engineers
• Utilizes computer aided drafting techniques to perform applicable work
• Adds engineering markings to plan sets
• Alters drawings to conform with engineering changes
• Analyzes drawings to make sure they are accurate
• Marks drawings as necessary to indicate any changes that may be required to meet quality control standards
• Demonstrates an understanding of engineering concepts
• Utilizes software packages such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Coordinates work with Project Managers, Engineers, and other CAD Technicians
• Completes preliminary design work with direction from engineers
• Utilizes computer file management
• Other duties as assigned

Structural CAD Technician - 3+ yrs - Benefits:

raSmith has a strong history of maintaining a people-oriented culture that provides a great work-life balance and a highly competitive compensation and benefit package. We support and encourage professional development opportunities and provide career growth charts for our supervisors and employees.

Specific benefits include:

• Hybrid home/office-based environment with flexible work schedules
• Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Wellness programs for health insurance savings
• Identity Shield and LegalShield programs
• Life assistance programs
• Corporate wear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
• Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
• Paid memberships to professional organizations
• Paid seminars and conferences
• A variety of mentoring and training programs
• Company picnics, seasonal events, social, team-building and sporting opportunities

Requirements

Structural CAD Technician - 3+ yrs - Skills and Requirements:

• Associates Degree in drafting technologies from a U.S. accredited school and a minimum of three (3) years progressive experience with AutoCAD. Additional Revit experience is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of and proficiency using AutoCAD
• Ability to learn and become proficient using other cad and design software
• Working knowledge of structural building components and assembly
• Applicable U.S. based work experience.

We are proud to be an EOE/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disabled employer. Visit raSmith.com to explore some of our projects, check out testimonials from staff and clients, and learn more about what makes us stand out in our industry.