Job Description
Position: AutoCAD Designer
Openings: 1
Location: San Antonio, TX
Must Haves:
- Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD) or a certificate in Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD) from a technical college.
- Five years of experience with Autodesk and/or comparable CAD software.
- Familiarity with multiple engineering disciplines and the ability to interpret various trade drawings.
- Experience supporting various large facility projects
D2D:
Insight Global is seeking a CAD Technician in San Antonio to support MILCON/large facility efforts. They will provide a full array of engineering design and technical drawing support to the Fire Protection, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Engineering Design Support :
- Provide comprehensive engineering design and technical drawing support to DHA-FE Fire Protection, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers.
- Manage and update all files and drawings generated through computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Drawing Maintenance :
- Update and maintain electronic engineering drawings.
- Revise existing Life Safety, fire alarm, fire suppression, mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and electrical drawings to reflect as-built conditions and any changes made through additions, moves, or modifications.
- Fire Protection System Updates :
- Update the fire protection layer with all components, including control panels, heat detectors, smoke detectors, pull and push stations, egress lighting, fire extinguisher locations, sprinkler head locations, and smoke/fire dampers.
- Develop one-line drawings for fire protection, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (FP/M/E/P) systems.
- MEP and Architectural Updates :
- Update existing MEP and architectural infrastructure to reflect changes made through additions, moves, or modifications.
- Revise electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, switchgear and power system details, power distribution wiring, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage plans, mechanical apparatus, and architectural elements.
- Diagram and Plan Creation :
- Create and update air and water flow diagrams, control diagrams, floor plans with equipment locations, utility distribution, electrical one-line diagrams, and MEP schedules/details.
- Organize these materials for the E&D team CAD library.
- PDF and Raster File Conversion :
- Import existing PDF scans of facilities and convert raster files to AutoDesk or other engineering design software drawing files.
- Support and Compliance :
- Support external/internal requests for fire protection/life safety facility drawing files, installation, and project folder creation.
- Review updates of drawings for compliance with standards before updating master drawings.
- Quality Control :
- Perform self-review and team-review of completed designs as part of the quality control process.
- Revise designs based on feedback from quality control reviewers.
- Research and Development :
- Research applications for fire and HVAC systems and products.
- Stay updated with new applications/products through active learning.
- Training and Development :
- Attend required training courses related to job functions and professional development, including travel to classes.
- Field Surveys and Testing :
- Conduct field surveys to develop new designs, modify existing systems, or assist installation personnel in complex projects.
- Verify the accuracy of drawings and as-built conditions during field surveys.
- Participate in life safety surveys of buildings for compliance with NFPA and UFC codes.
- Record and report any building deficiencies observed during site visits.
- Perform functional testing and commissioning for government acceptance of systems.
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