CAD Drafter

AutoCAD/REVIT Architectural Engineer Drafter
About us

DPK General Engineering, Inc. is a company in Riverside, CA 92503. We are professional, fast-paced and challenging.

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Safe work environment

AutoCAD/REVIT Architecture Drafter

Job Level: Entry-Level
This is not a remote opportunity. The candidate will need to be onsite at the assigned location daily.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are General Contractors who provide our clients with general contracting, design-build, and construction workeragement/advisory. We are often awarded contracts based on best value and our established relationships with our clients founded on superior client services.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are proud to design-build projects and careers. As an AutoCAD/REVIT Architecture Drafter (ARAD), you will bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer career development opportunities and help you build a career you will be proud of.

We are seeking an ARAD with commercial knowledge and experience in Office, Hospitality, Retail, and Restaurant

Projects to support our architectural/engineering team to design-build projects throughout Southern California.

ARAD will prepare architectural/engineering for submitting to governing agencies (i.e. Planning and Building &

Safety Departments) for development of construction plans. The optimum candidate will be proficient in developing construction documents, exhibit impressive construction and technical drawing skills, and hold current knowledge and understanding of ADA + Building codes.

You will work on a wide variety of projects that will challenge your technical skills to think outside the box and expand your expertise to new bounds – and therefore we need people committed to bringing their best, who deliver on their promises. Are you ready to be challenged?

RESPONSIBILITIES

ARAD will produce plans based on specifications, engineering notes, sketches, and verbal direction from team and/or detailed drawings and design information according to project standards and procedures. In addition, you will compile data, perform dimensional and routine calculations required for drawing preparations. You will work under an Architect and Project Manager for their draft needs. ARAD may be required to support a variety of engineering and construction tasks based on their assignment across multiple projects over multiple disciplines.

The role of an ARAD is diversified and is mainly categorized in three main areas:

1. FIELD OPERATIONS: Work closely with project managers, project engineers, and superintendents to interpret drawings and specifications to produce architectural/engineering construction plans in preparation for plan check submittal/approvals for our field crews.

2. OFFICE ENGINEERING: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change, build schedule, and provide field support for RFIs.

3. CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY: Developing statement of work, perform takeoffs, assist our team by producing 2D and 3D plans based on project specifications and requirements. You will work at the site/field and in the office with internal staff, clients, and subcontractors, and will be expected to continuously check your own work, review and modify your work for the projects you are assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Accredited 4-year architectural engineering degree (BS or higher) is required
• Strong AutoCAD skills + Sketch-Up, and Revit is required
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience drafting in Revit and AutoCAD is required
• Hold current knowledge and understanding of ADA + Building codes with understanding of commonly used practices within the industry
• Twinmotion or other 3D rendering ability is highly preferred and is a plus
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Dexterity to prioritize and manage tasks to meet schedule and deliverable deadlines (time management)
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion to learn and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to safely do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrates commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with clients, project leaders and team
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient with an ability to multitask with multiple projects and work under pressure to complete assigned responsibilities
• Eager to learn and able to consistently expand your knowledge base

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bend, Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Talk and Listen Frequently
• Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, Exempt
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm; occasional weekend and holiday work
• Travel: Approximately 10% of time will be spent in the field traveling

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance Plan: Includes employee and qualified dependents
• 80-hours of Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Supplemental Pay: Bonus

WORKING CONDITIONS
We are a small organization with great customers and a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. We are also growing and looking to hire talented and passionate individuals to join our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Full Vaccination required and currently requires face masks indoors

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riverside, CA 92503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Revit: 3 years (Required)
• AutoCAD: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Engineer In Training (Preferred)
• Professional Engineer (Preferred)
• Architecture License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location