CAD Technician - Austin, TX
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an exceptional CAD Technician to join our team in Austin, Texas.
WJE solves some of the most interesting challenges in the built world, and as a CAD Technician you will have the opportunity to learn from and grow alongside industry-leading experts.
WJE solves some of the most interesting challenges in the built world, and our CAD Technician plays a key role in helping project teams deliver high quality, accurate construction documents, efficiently and within budget, all while meeting the demands of a fast-paced work environment
Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality, accurate construction documents for the repair and rehabilitation of various building and infrastructure systems, including structural, facades and cladding, and roofing and waterproofing systems
- Develop preliminary and final drawings using the information derived from existing construction documents, backgrounds and/or rough layouts, and with assistance from the project team through field notes, sketches, or verbal instructions
- Provide input and assist with updating and maintaining local and company-wide CAD standards and detail library
- Travel to project work sites on occasion to provide CAD support in the field, including data retrieval and verification
- Maintain high levels of efficiency and productivity to consistently deliver project on schedule and within budget
Requirements:
- Up to three years of relevant work experience with an Associate's degree in construction technology, drafting technology, or computer-aided design and drafting (Certification with equivalent experience will be considered in place of a degree.) OR
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering design technology, architectural studies, or related field of study.
- Ability to use progressive design software such as Autodesk Revit Architecture and Google SketchUp is preferred, with the desire and willingness to achieve proficiency
- Current knowledge of industry design and drafting standards
- Knowledgeable/Skilled with ancillary software such as Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Bluebeam
- Self-starter, driven with the enthusiasm for producing high quality, accurate drawings efficiently, and within budget
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write.
- Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment.
- Position requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation, as well as the ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites
- Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
- Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens
- Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
- Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazard
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.