What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD/Lift Planner position at Southway Crane & Rigging?
Southway Crane & Rigging, Inc.
Position: CAD Designer/Engineer Tech
Location: Houston, TX
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Southway is looking to add a full-time CAD Designer to our growing Branch. Southway offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include flexible work hours, health benefits, paid vacation, we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Summary: The CAD Designer uses 2D/3D computer aided drafting and calculations to provide support to engineering and operations by preparing accurate and routine lift-plans, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams.
Responsibilities:
- Uses 2D/3D AutoCad to develop lift plans, machinery installations and supporting designs.
- Sets up and maintains an organized file system for execution drawings.
- Meet with the client as necessary to discuss job scope and field measure the jobsite.
- Work with the client and crane operators / riggers to determine the most practical and efficient way to complete the job.
- Determine the proper crane size, type, configuration and placement.
- Determine the proper rigging size, type and capacity.
- Determine the necessary matting to achieve an allowable ground bearing pressure.
- Assemble lift plan packets with all required details, drawings and certifications.
- Communicate and review the lift plan with team, client, operations, and/or safety personnel.
- Adapt to job changes and revisions efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related discipline
- 3 years of experience in drafting/design of moving or installation of oversized/overweight cargo via cranes, forklifts and other hydraulic equipment.
- 3 years of experience using programs such as: AutoCad 3D, Solidworks, Bluebeam, Cranebee, 3D Lift Planner.
- Experience working with rules and standards such as: AISC, ASME-BTH and AWS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Design Drafting, or other related disciplines.
- 2 years of experience working with movement or installation of project cargo utilizing various types of heavy machinery, including cranes.
Skills Required:
- Experience using Autocad, Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple daily tasks and work within tight deadlines.