General Description:

The CAD Designer manages a diverse portfolio of projects, serving as a key liaison between departments and personnel to understand space availability, assists in the associated planning processes for space changes and plans, and creates clear and complete plans and drawings to support the most effective use of space at all locations and on all ongoing projects.

Essential Duties:

Creates office and lab space layout proposals with dimensions to verify that selected equipment, tools, and furnishings are suited for a particular space

Works in partnership with key stakeholders including project managers, engineers, consultants, architects, and government officials to support ongoing projects

Provides support for over-the-counter shop drawings for submission to the city when necessary to push a project towards approval

Develops and maintain campus maps, drawings, plans and building layouts as well as designing and maintaining layouts for new and existing spaces

Collects from various parties necessary detailed data regarding properties to prepare drawings and provide space planning recommendations, including mechanical, electrical, and plumping (MEP) elements

Creates 3D models from 2D drawings in SketchUp

Reviews and approves field changes as needed, making routine field visits to provide inspections as to timeliness and quality of work

Works with project consultants and user groups to ensure finishes are applied in accordance with SIT standards

Produces project drawings and graphic displays as needed for the project’s schematic development, including test-fits and layouts

Creates engineering details or components of construction elements with the direction of the Project Management team

Prepares layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specifications using AutoCAD software

Reviews engineering drawings and supporting documentation to verify adherence to standard practices

Analyzes designs and confers with other concerned parties to resolve and complete details

Other projects and duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Space Planning experience: 5 years

AutoCAD Drafting and Design Experience: 3 – 5 years

Ability to create 3D models from 2D drawings in SketchUp

Experience with Nuvolo desired

Extensive knowledge in drafting & design methods and techniques

Knowledge of basic building codes, egress space requirements, clear space and required working space requirements such as related to electrical equipment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and work with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors

Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail and compliance with company policies and procedures

Experience working with city and county offices obtaining permits and project approvals

Required Education:

A bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a relevant technical field preferred, or an associate’s degree in the same fields with demonstrated experience

Certified in Autodesk (preferred) with 3 – 5 years of related experience

Physical Requirements:

The role may require accessing building rooftops, interstitial spaces, construction zones, equipment rooms, and laboratory environments where donning and doffing with appropriate PPE is essential, at all the HRL campuses. Must be able to navigate and make use of both stairs and ladders.

Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Special Requirements:

Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, and in some cases with little to no advance notice

This position requires that the applicant selected be a U.S. citizen

This position is required to be onsite

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $70,860 - $86,413 + bonus + benefits.

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