Structural CAD Technician Job Locations

US-CO-Westminster ID

2023-5169

Category Structural Engineering

Position Type Regular

Division Renewables Overview

Structural CAD Tech - Denver, CO Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking a Structural CAD Tech to join our team in our Denver, CO office. As a CAD Technician, you would be responsible for using standard drafting practices and procedures with a strong attention to detail to assist with tasks related to a variety of engineering and construction projects. The CAD technician will modify and create design plans and drawings using computer aided design (CAD) programs under the direction of a designer or engineer.Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings (details and plan sets) for engineering projects. Apply Westwood Company CAD standards, practices, and procedures in creating and modifying CAD drawings. Collaborate with engineers and other drafters in a team environment. Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of drawings and documents. Typical drafting will consist of:

Foundation Layout Plans

Structural Specifications and Notes

Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings

Steel Connection Details

Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings

Concrete Anchorage Details

Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs to be applied to each drawing. Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements with accuracy and efficiency. Self-checks all work performed to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to internal review. Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion. Provide interdepartmental support (Civil, Electrical, Substation, T&D, etc.) as required.

Required Experience

High School graduate or equivalent Technical degree or certification in AutoCAD Experience and knowledge of latest version of AutoCAD (3 Years of AutoCAD experience preferred) Previous experience drafting structural steel and concrete drawings (1-3 Years of industry experience is preferred). Self-motivated, detailed and quality oriented. Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments.

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $25.00/Hr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $30.00/Hr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.