Job description

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