CAD Draughtsperson

Ix Engineers (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced CAD Draughtsperson to join their engineering team. The role involves producing high-quality drawings for transport and stormwater projects using CAD software, managing 3D models, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 5 years of draughting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and related software. This position offers a dynamic working environment where you can further develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of draughting experience in a Transport division environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.
• Willingness to learn and improve technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings for various transport projects while ensuring quality standards.
• Manage 3D models from different disciplines.
• Maintain good relations with stakeholders and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

5+ years draughting experience

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Infraworks

Excel

GIS

Teamwork

Communication in Afrikaans and English

Education

Grade 12 qualification or equivalent

Diploma in Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Infraworks

GIS

Job description

The CAD Draughtsperson will form part of an engineering team on large and small projects and will be responsible for the production of drawings in accordance with project requirements.

Using CAD design software to create 3D models of road layouts and longitudinal sections and storm water layouts.

To provide drawing and design support to Engineers for both front end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for transport, stormwater as well as multi-disciplinary projects by preparing road layouts, longitudinal sections, road setting out details, relevant road details, generate intersection grading plans, road signs, strip maps or activity schedules for resurfacing and rehabilitation projects, stormwater layouts and details.

Drawing details to include all dimensions, notes, line styles, issue notes, etc.

necessary for the construction process according to the company quality control system.

Coordinate and manage all 3D models from different disciplines involved to combine entire design (Central Model Management).

Responsible person to manage CAD standards and symbols for the transport division.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY.Drawing ProductionAssist Engineers by producing drawings for various projects following the project specifications and quality standards.Ensure that drawing registers and issue slips are maintained in accordance with project specific requirements.

File all issue slips correctly.Ensure that all drawings are filed electronically (and in hard copy if needed) in accordance with project specific requirements.Maintain and develop libraries for road and stormwater projects (parametrically constrained 3D models included as needed) to ensure consistency and quick deployment of symbols and designs.Quantities Set up drawings to assist with calculation of quanties and calculate quantities as needed.Quality and HSE ManagementEnsure that drawings are delivered correctly and on timeply with the Company's quality management proceduresply with and embrace Health and safety requirements in the workplace.Client satisfactionMaintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.Ensure that all drawings meet with Client standards and expectations.Effective Project ManagementAdhere to project cost budgets.

Ensure that all tasks are carried out with due consideration to and compliance with project budgeted hours.Correctly book time on Projects and submit timesheets timeously and update resource schedule on weekly basis.Contribute towards ensuring that the department's utilization targets are achieved by consistently maintaining targeted individual utilization.Coordinate the process of generating and managing digital models across the project.EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & QUALIFICATIONSAt least a Grade 12 qualification or equivalent.A Diploma in Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice will be advantageous.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCEA minimum of 5 years draughting experience in a Transport division environment is essential.Knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Excel, GIS and the handling of big data projects in these packages.Ability to work in a team is essential.Ability to work under pressure is essential.Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English is essential.Willingness to learn and improve technical capabilities is essential.Experience on and knowledge of SANRAL and Western Cape Government roads and stormwater projects will be advantageous.3D Modelling experience will be advantages.BIM modeller and coordinator experience will be advantages.

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