Dennis Group
Entry Level CAD Drafter/Designer (Plant 3D experience)
Dennis Group, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Job Summary
The CAD Drafter / Designer position is a solid foundation for a career in architecture, process equipment/piping design, and facility design. The role adequately creates drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats in designing mechanical, electrical, piping, plumbing, and equipment layouts for our design build food and beverage process facility projects. The role will require knowledge in areas architectural concepts, practices, regulations, standards, and building materials. Responsibilities include but not be limited to:
ResponsibilitiesCreate design drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats, at the direction of engineers and more senior designersCoordinate with Designers, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers to produce design drawings per project specifications.Read architectural drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and piping plans.Analyze available information to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete design drawingsEnsure drawings comply with building regulations and architectural standardsPrepare documents to a level consistent with set quality standards while maintaining project schedulesTake responsibility for the development and coordination of small drawings sets.Work with client and engineering disciplines to define requirements in the preparation of design and construction documentsCheck finished drawings against markup and CAD StandardsManage multiple tasks and meet established deadlinesWork with BIM360, Navisworks and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel), Computer-aided design (CAD), AutoCAD 2020 and Plant 3DAssist construction managers with coordination issues in the field.Researching CAD drafting / designing best practicesSupporting talent growth within our organizationRequired Education Skills and Experience
Associate Degree is required. A bachelor's degree in an engineering-related filed is preferred.0-3 years of work experience or schooling in computer-aided drafting and design setting for food and beverage processing facilities or similar production facilities.0-3 years of work experience or schooling in AutoCAD0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Plant3D, CADWorx or similar programsRevit, Inventor experience a plusExperience with design of Food and Beverage processes a plusTravel to client construction sites will be required of this position, not less than 20% of the year.Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.Travel Requirement
Up to 20% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we've focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn't one thing we do, it's all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
JOB CODE: 1001882
The CAD Drafter / Designer position is a solid foundation for a career in architecture, process equipment/piping design, and facility design. The role adequately creates drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats in designing mechanical, electrical, piping, plumbing, and equipment layouts for our design build food and beverage process facility projects. The role will require knowledge in areas architectural concepts, practices, regulations, standards, and building materials. Responsibilities include but not be limited to:
ResponsibilitiesCreate design drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats, at the direction of engineers and more senior designersCoordinate with Designers, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers to produce design drawings per project specifications.Read architectural drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and piping plans.Analyze available information to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete design drawingsEnsure drawings comply with building regulations and architectural standardsPrepare documents to a level consistent with set quality standards while maintaining project schedulesTake responsibility for the development and coordination of small drawings sets.Work with client and engineering disciplines to define requirements in the preparation of design and construction documentsCheck finished drawings against markup and CAD StandardsManage multiple tasks and meet established deadlinesWork with BIM360, Navisworks and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel), Computer-aided design (CAD), AutoCAD 2020 and Plant 3DAssist construction managers with coordination issues in the field.Researching CAD drafting / designing best practicesSupporting talent growth within our organizationRequired Education Skills and Experience
Associate Degree is required. A bachelor's degree in an engineering-related filed is preferred.0-3 years of work experience or schooling in computer-aided drafting and design setting for food and beverage processing facilities or similar production facilities.0-3 years of work experience or schooling in AutoCAD0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Plant3D, CADWorx or similar programsRevit, Inventor experience a plusExperience with design of Food and Beverage processes a plusTravel to client construction sites will be required of this position, not less than 20% of the year.Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.Travel Requirement
Up to 20% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we've focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn't one thing we do, it's all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
JOB CODE: 1001882