AutoCAD Designer Sample Job Descriptions

We are looking for an AutoCAD designer to join our team! If you have experience in the AutoCAD design field and have experience working closely with an engineer, this position might be for you! [Your Company Name] is looking for a professional, active, and fast AutoCAD designer to assist our engineer in relevant projects. Candidate tasks will include creating occasional, original designs and mocking up 2D sketches provided by the engineer. This position is part-time, but has the potential to become full-time. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of CAD software, engineering, and architecture. If this sounds like your dream job, please apply! We would love to have you join our team.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create drawings and plans
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on projects
• Determine the proper size and materials for products
• Add details to architectural plans

Education and experience

AutoCAD designers need to earn a high school diploma or equivalent, with classes in math, science, design, and computer graphics. Graduates typically continue their education by earning an associate’s degree from a community college or certificate from a technical school. Professional certifications are also available.

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand technical drawings and plans
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Creativity and artistic ability
• Keen attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Familiar with AutoCAD software
• Ability to self-manage
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop store designs for new stores and remodels with a creative and problem-solving approach while adhering to brand standards
• Work collaboratively with internal management and 3rd party vendors to achieve best practices and standardization across the brands
• Manage the company’s corporate prototype designs through the 3rd party architect and engineer, ensuring XYZ’s design standards are met with an overall focus on reducing construction costs
• Create schematic layouts and elevations in CAD for new store locations and current store remodels and renovations
• Work with external partners, including but not limited to Architects, Engineers, Sign Manufacturers and Installers, Fixture Contractors, and other applicable vendors, to bid on projects and assess project costs
• Support the Planning team and Project Directors with timelines, scheduling, budgeting, project documentation, and project delivery
• Generate reports and checklists as directed
• Site visits for as-built measurements and field verification as required

Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, Project/Construction Management, or a related field
• Two to three years of related professional experience preferred
• Strong ability to work in CAD software required
• 3-D modeling software and/or Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
• Understanding of construction project management, schedules, project budgeting, and compliance monitoring
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Ability to manage multiple tasks involving complex and varying problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings using AutoCAD for telecommunications new site builds, modification projects, site upgrades, and fiber optic builds
• Track assigned tasks and prioritize the completion of tasks accordingly
• Maintain ABC Company’s CAD standards and templates
• Learn telecommunications equipment, client-specific equipment, and their usage
• Learn conduit design from client-specific standards
• Read and analyze existing blueprints, construction drawings, and plans
• Routinely produce accurate drawings promptly and efficiently
• Ability to complete CAD drawings independently in a timely manner
• Learn construction methods and best practices
• Evaluate the design for constructability

Qualifications

• Technical degree or appropriate commensurate experience required, B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Construction preferred
• 0 to 3 years of experience with the production of engineering drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision required
• Experience with the production of structural and/or civil engineering drawings for telecommunications new site builds, upgrades, and fiber optic networks (or similar site engineering drawings) preferred
• Telecommunications and/or utility experience preferred
• Ability to review site documentation and gather the necessary information to complete the assignment

What you will do on a typical day

• To interpret specifications and drawings and take responsibility for all technical aspects of creating complete, functional, and safe mechanical designs from them
• To work with the Project Manager to complete drawings and calculations for submittal and manufacturing according to project schedules and budgets
• To interact with in a professional manner and supervise all designers, engineers, production personnel, contractors, or customers involved with the same or related projects
• To support the design, manufacture, and installation of all projects throughout the complete production process, including travel to the work site when required
• To become familiar with the documented company processes and standards. Identify non-conformances and initiate Corrective Action Reports as necessary
• To contribute to the company infrastructure whenever possible through activities such as the development of new products and processes, as well as maintenance of Standard Product Drawings
• Identifying non-conformities and initiating Corrective Action Reports and Supplier Action Reports as needed
• Performing work activities that are in line with achieving the company’s Quality Objectives

At a minimum, you’ll need

• 2-year technical degree
• Proficiency in mechanical drawing principles and CAD software
• Proficiency in technical math and the principles of machinery design
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
• The current version of AutoCAD