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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You'll Get To Do
We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Engineer with strong AutoCAD drafting skills and experience developing shop drawings for CRL architectural systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of architectural and construction drawings and preferably experience with glass railing systems, curtain walls, architectural doors and entrances, gates, and other building envelope products. This role requires the ability to accurately translate design intent into fabrication-ready drawings while collaborating with sales and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers.
Job Responsibilities
- Produce fully detailed multi-view shop drawings from architectural drawing sets, sketches, and order information provided by customers, and review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret architectural drawings.
- Review and revise drawings based on feedback and changes in design requirements.
- Maintain organized records of all drawings and related documentation in Autodesk Vault.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Operate in a fast-paced environment, adept at developing detailed drawings for multiple deadlines at one time.
- Collaborate with the technical sales team to understand project requirements and ensure design intent is accurately reflected in all drawings.
- Ability to convert concepts into detailed drawings.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5+ years of expert-level drafting experience in AutoCAD.
- Ability to interpret architectural plans, specifications, and project requirements related to architectural glazing and building envelope systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Must effectively communicate with peers, sales, and engineering teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to create accurate plans free of errors.
- Must be able to manage time effectively. Multi-tasking across various jobs and projects is necessary.
- 2-year degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field.
- Candidates with experience in the design, fabrication, installation, or management of glass railing systems, curtain wall systems, architectural doors and entrances, gates, and other building envelope products are strongly preferred.
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE Privacy Policy
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of expert-level drafting experience in AutoCAD
- Ability to interpret architectural plans, specifications, and project requirements related to architectural glazing and building envelope systems
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Effective communication with peers, sales, and engineering teams
- Strong attention to detail and ability to create accurate, error-free plans
- Ability to manage time effectively and multitask across various jobs and projects
- 2-year degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field
- Experience with glass railing systems, curtain wall systems, architectural doors and entrances, gates, or other building envelope products
What We Do
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) is a vertically integrated North American manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural glass, glazing systems and related hardware. It supplies value-added glazing-focused products and services for interior and exterior building applications, including curtain walls, storefronts and entrances, windows, shower enclosures, railings and glazing hardware. Its team works with architects, glaziers, contractors and owners to address design challenges and bring building projects to life.
