CAD Designer

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Confidential - La Palma, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

La Palma, CA

About the position

The CAD Designer position is a full-time role focused on providing drafting support for various projects, including Fire, Security, Building Automation, and Healthcare Services. The designer will ensure that projects are executed effectively within budget and on schedule, while maximizing customer satisfaction and adhering to industry standards. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in CAD design who are looking to contribute to a mission-driven company that values diversity and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting support to produce system installation drawings, including floor plans, riser diagrams, and details using AutoCAD.
• Deliver assigned projects effectively within budgeted cost and time schedules.
• Provide design or drawing assistance for projects during development and as-built stages of engineered drawings.
• Obtain electronic plans from engineers, architects, and owners, and design drawings from contractors.
• Create engineered drawings and prepare record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements.
• Work from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions while maintaining project design standards.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
• Review scope, product specification, application, and electrical requirements for compliance.
• Participate in internal design review meetings and project turnover meetings.
• Prepare and procure all project material purchases and facilitate project permits.
• Communicate design progress, completion dates, and associated costs to Project Managers.
• Perform change-order work only with formal authorization and assist with change-order pricing.
• Participate in initial site surveys and/or walkthroughs.
• Prepare submittal packages according to project requirements and revise as needed for approval.
• Provide operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years drafting experience.
• Expertise in AutoCAD 2012 and proficiency in general AutoCAD commands.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and components.
• Technical skills and experience with fire alarm systems, security systems, and/or building automation systems.
• Computer skills, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Education: College degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with fire alarm systems, security systems, and/or building automation systems.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance