Experienced Architectural CAD Designer

Intertek Group plc - Hillside, IL

Full-time

Hillside, IL

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Experienced Architectural CAD Designer will join Intertek's Building Science Solutions team in Hillside, Illinois, focusing on providing design support for various building science projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within the building enclosure industry, working closely with project managers and engineers to ensure the quality and performance of construction projects. The position involves creating and revising drawings, managing drafting standards, and contributing to a library of building sciences details.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and assist in the creation of company-wide drafting standards
• Build and manage a building sciences typical details library
• Create and revise drawings using AutoCAD
• Create and modify layouts and details from contract documents
• Provide additional design and drafting support as needed
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Work from concepts, ideas, and rough sketches while adhering to drafting standards
• Work closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and/or Project Designers

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate's degree or completion of a technical trade school in CAD, drafting, or a related field
• 5 years' experience in AutoCAD drafting/design
• Preferability in the architectural field
• Experience with envelope restoration/rehabilitation and new construction detailing is a plus
• Experience and familiarity with AIA drafting guidelines
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD software, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Word/Excel
• Working knowledge of Revu Bluebeam and Revit
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to assume numerous responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, listening, oral, and written
• Strong knowledge of standard drafting practices and procedures
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and efficiently schedule/manage time and deliverables
• Experience in shop production drawings

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Drafting Technician (CDT) designation
• Experience in commercial applications of fenestration products

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• Engagement in field testing and project site visits