CAD Designer

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Designer in our Meridian, ID office. As a Designer, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team.

Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

CAD Designer / Draft & Design (Telecommunications) Responsibilities : Work directly with project engineers to develop construction drawings for utility projects Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and / or other drawings Research and obtain standards / codes required by clients and Jurisdictions and ensure drawings comply Research and obtain local land base & existing utility as-built shapefiles for import Review drawings for completeness, accuracy and quality Organize / maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner Create permit drawings, utility schematics and as-built drawings Submit encroachment and specialty permits (city, county, state, local municipalities, CSX, NSRR, etc.

Input as-built information into client specific records / mapping systems Adhere to task level budgets and project schedules Periodically make trips to the project location to collect necessary information for design drawings May be required to perform other duties as assigned by manager CAD Designer / Draft & Design (Telecommunications) Qualifications : Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, a certificate of completion from an accredited designer / drafter curriculum or related experience (BS Civil Engineering a plus) 3+ years of progressive work experience in Computer Aided Drafting with the latest AutoCAD version Fiber / Small Cell / DAS design experience preferred but not required A thorough understanding of public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electric, communication, and other underground and aerial utilities.

Have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) in a design capacity as related to : Layer management and usage, Import / Export of different file types (.

shp / .dwg / .dgn / .pdf / etc.), Drawing scales as they relate to text, dimensions, lines, viewports, x-References, etc.

Plotting and Plot scales, Cross-Sections & Profiles (Point Clouds is a plus but not required) Ability to read and interpret engineering / construction drawings Ability to prioritize daily with respect to projects, deadlines, CAD standards, etc.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Willingness / ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented Ability to work independently and as a team player Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to travel (up to 20%) to complete field visits and / or meetings.

A valid driver’s license, including a clean driving record dating back 5 years. Must pass criminal background check and drug screen