AutoCAD Drafter

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Magnum Hunt Staffing Solutions - Bridgewater Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgewater Township, NJ

About the position

The AutoCAD Drafter will play a crucial role in the design and drafting of technical drawings for large power plant equipment. This position requires proficiency in both 2D and 3D CAD systems, with a focus on creating detailed assembly and piece mark drawings. The ideal candidate will have experience in the power industry, although this is not a strict requirement. The role involves collaborating with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure that all drawings meet project specifications and industry standards. The drafter will also be responsible for verifying compliance with applicable codes and standards, including OSHA, AISC, and ASME regulations. In addition to drafting responsibilities, the AutoCAD Drafter will analyze data and specifications provided by project managers, incorporating these requirements into the final design drawings. The position requires a strong understanding of advanced geometry and the ability to create complex designs. The drafter will prepare bills of material for the drawings created and make necessary modifications based on internal and customer feedback. Communication is key, as the drafter will interact with fabrication shops, clients, and subcontractors to resolve any technology-related issues. The role may involve occasional travel, approximately 10%, to job sites and vendors to assist with inspections of fabricated parts and ensure they align with the drawings. This position is full-time, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, and is based in-person at the office located in Bridgewater, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Design and draw detailed ducting engineering drawings that show required dimensions, tolerances, and welds.
• Design and draw general piping layout drawings with supporting Isometrics and piping support detail drawings.
• Analyze data or specifications received from the project manager and incorporate the requirements into the final design drawings.
• Verify that drawings are in compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare bills of material for drawings created.
• Make drawing modifications to incorporate internal as well as customer comments.
• Review shop fabrication and erection drawings produced by steel, duct, and other equipment fabricators.
• Make a list of comments and interact with the vendor to ensure that the comments are explained and incorporated.
• Communicate with the project manager, fabrication shops, clients, sub-contractors, and other third parties to resolve/provide clarification on technology-related issues.
• Provide detailed engineering drawings from conceptual sketches.
• Evaluate constructability and fabrication practicality when finalizing design solutions.
• Propose design changes to improve the process to fabricate the equipment.
• Occasional travel (~10%) to job sites and vendors to assist with drawings and make inspections of fabricated parts to drawings.

Requirements

• Detailed working knowledge & in-depth experience with AutoCAD and 3-D software such as Tekla, MicroStation, etc.
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards including OSHA, AISC, and ASME (Section VIII, B31.1, and B31.3).
• Familiar with welding related to structural steel and pressure vessels.
• Ability to apply concepts of advanced geometry and complexity.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on design and drafting experience in structural steel, vessels, ducting, and piping for the power, heavy industrial equipment, or petrochemical industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Power Industry experience would be nice.
• Experience in design and drafting preferred in MicroStation and Tekla.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance