CAD Drafter (Entry Level)

Dennis Group is seeking high potential candidates to join our growing Design Team.  The CAD Drafter/Draftsperson position is a position at Dennis Group from which a solid foundation for a career in architecture, process equipment/piping design, and facility design may be established. Beyond design skills we are looking for motivated self-starters who want to become part of a team where creativity, collaboration, and excellence is celebrated.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create design drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats, at the direction of engineers and more senior designers
• Coordinate with Designers, Architects, Engineers and Project Managers to produce design drawings per project specifications
• Analyze available information to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete design drawings
• Ensure drawings comply with building regulations and architectural standards
• Prepare documents to a level consistent with set quality standards while maintaining project schedules

Requirements

• Computer-aided design (CAD), AutoCAD 2020 is required
• Understanding of BIM360, Navisworks and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Ability to read architectural drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and piping plans
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Possess problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a positive, "can-do" attitude
• A team player willing to collaborate with team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CADWorx, Inventor, Plant 3D and Revit is a plus
• Design, graphic and related computer skills appropriate to the field of industrial facility design is a plus
• Knowledge of building materials, regulations and architectural standards  
• Knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices and procedures  

Education and Experience

• Associates degree, Technical Certificate(s) or equivalent experience (2 years minimum) in a computer-aided drafting and design setting, will be considered

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.

Salary : $47,500 - $60,200