Job Information
DOWL CAD Drafter 1 in Bellevue, Washington
Description
Summary
The CAD Drafter 1 is responsible for performing well-defined drafting services using CAD software for a variety of civil engineering, permitting, and survey related tasks. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic and organizational skills. A CAD Drafter 1 should demonstrate proficiency with basic drafting fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new drafting skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .
Software
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
Bluebeam Revu - Basic
Market Sector Software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) - Basic
Technical Expertise
Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
Performs basic drafting tasks assigned by market sector with oversight from others
Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring
Teamwork
Team player who mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting. Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills and help the team. Follows established practice area workflows.
Project Delivery
Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others:
Plan sheets
Exhibits
Back checks all redlines and instructions have been incorporated
Reviews all assigned deliverables for consistency
Understanding Budget and Schedule
Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned.
Industry Standards and Regulations
Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following drafting standards:
Understanding of drafting fundamentals
Learns and applies CAD standards for DOWL and DOWL clients (Cities, Counties, States, Federal, etc.)
Accurately interprets redlines and update CAD drawings and details
Client Interaction
Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability
Performs basic levels of drafting work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy – work is closely supervised by more senior staff.
Supervisory Duties
No
Education and/or Experience
Associate's Degree preferred
Years of experience required: none
Years of experience required with advanced degree: none
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.
Hourly Range: $21.63 to $32.44
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)