CAD Drafter/Designer

at  FA Engineering

CAD DRAFTER/DESIGNER - POCATELLO

At FA Engineering, we work hard to stay at the front of the engineering pack with focuses on innovation, professional development, and leadership. We are seeking problem solvers with a passion for designing custom engineering solutions for real world problems using physics-based design principles. Listed below are some of our nontraditional benefits:

• Our projects vary greatly, providing diversity in the type of work that you’ll be doing.
• We aim to provide fulfillment to each and every one of our employees, making sure you have the right workload to keep you growing at a comfortable pace.
• FA Engineering has a unique model of advancement, which hinges only on your ability to increase your skill set and personal efficiency. You won’t have to wait for someone to leave or retire to advance through the drafting ranks before you can advance.
• We offer opportunities to use cutting edge technologies like advanced point cloud modeling, drone imaging, and automatic total stations to bring your designs to life faster.

This position is for structural and mechanical drafting in a consulting engineering firm serving industrial clients. You will participate in the design of a wide variety of systems and structures for a range of different industrial processes and industries.

Requirements:

• Drafting Technical Certificate from an accredited institution, Drafting Apprenticeship Certificate, or equal experience or equivalent
• Ability to use Autodesk AutoCAD in 2D and 3D
• Ability to use MS Office products or equivalent
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork mentality and ability to coordinate/consult with coworkers to meet objectives
• Eager to learn, grow, and participate in an open book management company

Preferred Skills:

• Create 3D models of areas and display them on drawings
• Create 2D details and sections
• Check drawings for errors, standards and completeness
• Perform mathematical calculations for geometric relations in designs (by hand or in Excel)
• Experience with mechanical engineering drawings: piping, conveyors, shakers, screens, mills, power transmission, pumps, dust collection, HVAC and other material handling
• Experience with civil/structural engineering drawings: structural steel, site, concrete, excavation, and environmental
• Working knowledge of one or more: Plant 3D, Navisworks, Recap, Advanced Steel, SolidWorks, Revit

Highly Preferred Skills:

• 5 or more years using AutoCAD in 3D for Industrial applications
• SolidWorks user certification
• Plant 3D Experience with Pipe modeling and P&IDs
• Prior experience as a designer for fabrication or machine design
• Experience programming in Visual Basic
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to resolve design issues.

FAE invests in its employees with profit sharing bonuses for all employees, 100% covered health care premiums, tuition assistance, and parental leave

Please refer the Job description for details