CAD Drafter
On-siteDurham, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and modify detailed 2-D and 3-D drawings, including MEP and architectural plans, using AutoCAD and Revit to meet client specifications. Develop clear drawings from preliminary concepts, verify design conformity, and build final packages ensuring consistency in standards and dimensions. Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to review requirements, provide progress updates, and perform quality checks converting redlines to blacklines for client submission. Maintain digital databases, job logs, and historical references while supporting project delivery to meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations. This full-time role alternates between the Durham, NC HQ and client sites, with a majority of drawings focused on MEP systems.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
- 4+ years of experience working in a CAD department is strongly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD includes but not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes
- Ability to perform basic math skills including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to review and understand contract drawings and specifications
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from engineers, CAD managers, or others on the project team
- Knowledge of Revit
- Knowledge of 3D environment
- Knowledge of manually drafting drawings when necessary
- Must be detail orientated and able to handle several projects at once with minimum help or guidelines from department from start to finish
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office
- Must be able to traverse and inspect areas of job sites in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, or bending
Desired Qualifications
- Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last 3 years
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