CAD Designer

Location: North Andover, MA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC

Tower Engineering Professionals (T.E.P.) is seeking full-time CAD Designers. As a Designer, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team. T.E.P. offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

CAD Designer Responsibilities

• Work directly with project managers and engineers to develop construction drawings for utility projects
• Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings
• Research and obtain standards/codes required by clients and Jurisdictions and ensure drawings comply
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy and quality
• Organize/maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner
• Create permit drawings, utility schematics and as-built drawings
• Submit encroachment and specialty permits (city, county, state, local municipalities, CSX, NSRR, etc.)
• Adhere to task level budgets and project schedules
• Periodically make trips to the project location to collect necessary information for design drawings
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by manager
  
  

CAD Designer Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology, a certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum or related experience (BS Civil Engineering a plus)
• 1-3 years of progressive work experience in Computer Aided Drafting with the latest AutoCAD version
• Telecom design experience preferred but not required
• Have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD in a design capacity as related to: Layer management and usage, Import/Export of different file types. Drawing scales as they relate to text, dimensions, lines, viewports, x-References, etc., Plotting and Plot scales, Cross-Sections & Profiles (Point Clouds is a plus but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction drawings
• Ability to prioritize daily with respect to projects, deadlines, CAD standards, etc.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel on occasion to complete field visits and/or meetings.
• A valid driver’s license, including a clean driving record dating back 5 years.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen
  
  

Hours / Salary

• Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Type: In-Person / Office
• Salary: $20 - $26 / Commensurate with experience.
  
  

TEP is an equal opportunity employer.