Engineering Drafter

Company: Todd & Sargent, Inc.
Location: Ames
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary: A Drafter will work individually and as part of a team to develop and execute revisions from the VP-Engineering,Structural Engineer and the Drafting Leader.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Prepare full and accurate structural drawings.
• Provide Bill of Materials to the Project Coordinator.
• Coordinate and monitor the construction plan review process to ensure accurate drawings. Make modifications and changes as required.
• Maintain and update drawings and files as required throughout the life-cycle of the construction project.
  Required Education:
  • A two-year degree in Architectural or Engineering Computer Aided Drafting or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field. This position will also require a good working knowledge of the software listed below:
    • Autodesk: AutoCAD 2017
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Computer, fax machine, telephone, calculator, printer, plotter, and copier
      Work Expectations:
      1. Communication: The ability to take initiative to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with drafting leaders, engineers, designers, project managers, etc.
      2. Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
      • Identifies the specific information needed to clarify a situation or to make a decision.
      • Gets more complete and accurate information by checking multiple sources.
      • Probes skillfully to get at the facts, when others are reluctant to provide full, detailed information.
      • Seeks out the appropriate people to discuss questions in person.
        3. Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
        • Goes above and beyond without being asked.
        • Does more than what is normally required in a situation.
        • Takes independent action to change the direction of events.
          4. Flexibility: Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things.
          • Is able to see the merits of perspectives other than his/her own.
          • Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
          • Switches to a different strategy when an initially selected one is unsuccessful.
          • Demonstrates willingness to modify a strongly held position in the face of contrary evidence.
            5. Technical Expertise: Demonstrates the required knowledge to effectively perform drawing tasks.
            • Continues to educate oneself on drawing techniques and procedures.
              6. Ability to meet deadlines: Completes work with urgency and dedication to meet established timelines.
              • Demonstrates a commitment to completing drawings by set timelines.
              • Balances quality with speed.

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