CAD Technician II
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility power generation industrial renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies design and engineering maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering Construction and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at .
Primary Function
The Structural CAD Technician ll prepares structural design drawings under general supervision applying a minimum of one year of drafting experience to support Dashiells structural engineering projects. This position works independently on routine drawings while receiving guidance on more complex assignments. Assignments are lightly supervised and are designed to strengthen the employees understanding of drafting techniques corporate/client standards and procedures. This added knowledge and capabilities will be leveraged in some of the training of new members. This position will be based in our Austin Texas office located at 11501 Burnet Rd BLDG 906 STE 200 Austin TX 78758 and will report to Dashiells Design Supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Prepare structural drawings including but not limited to foundation plans and details structural support plans and details and construction details
Draft steel concrete and miscellaneous structural details from designer and/or engineer sketches and direction
Develop plan views sections and elevations of structural components and assemblies
Produce equipment support structure drawings and standard structural detail sheets
Draft structural notes general notes schedules and drawing lists
Apply applicable structural drafting standards and conventions
Coordinate with structural designers engineers and project teams on drawing requirements
Maintain and organize drawing files per company document control procedures
Revise existing drawings to incorporate design changes and client comments
Perform quality checks on own drawings prior to submission
Backcheck peers CADdrawings for quality control
Take personal responsibility for the quality of his/her work
Bring potential project related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
Assist in the training and mentoring of team members especially entry level CAD Technicians
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested
How You Will Make an Impact
Support structural engineers in producing accurate constructible structural design packages
Contribute to the quality and completeness of structural drawing sets
Enable efficient construction through precise well-organized structural documentation
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Associates degree in CAD Technology Drafting & Design or comparable field is ; two years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of this educational requirement
Minimum 1 year of drafting experience in a structural engineering or industrial environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or Tekla Structures experience a plus
Familiarity with structural drawing types (structural plans and details foundation plans and details connection details etc.) preferred
Basic knowledge of structural steel concrete and miscellaneous metal member types preferred
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook)
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to accept directions/corrections when provided with constructive feedback
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work
Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations
Working extended hours including weekends may be periodically
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance long term disability insurance and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs with corresponding FSA or HSA dental vision supplemental life insurance short-term disability insurance critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance a 401(k) with immediate vesting and more!
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters please.
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