Engineer Drafter

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As an Engineer Drafter at United Rentals, you will possess technical knowledge and skills related to the field of engineering. You will be responsible for assisting Engineers in design work by producing computer-aided drawings and other production documents, and in doing so, help drive profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company.

What you'll do :

Provide technical support to the Engineering Department when creating shoring, shielding, and other structural support systems for site-specific trench and excavation projects

Produce computer-aided shoring design plans and other technical drawings for assigned projects

Draft site-specific conceptual drawings when required for project bids

Draft shoring plans & revisions to shoring plans for site-specific design projects

Draft shop drawings & details for equipment fabrication and / or modifications

Maintain drawing catalog for all engineering designs that are produced

Complete continuing education courses in order to keep current with latest computer-aided drawing software releases and stay familiarized with existing and new CAD features

Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements :

SolidWorks Experience Required (You will be required to demonstrate proficiency with parts, models, and drawings)

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or High School Diploma with related experience

CAD Basics Certificate or Diploma preferred but not required

Familiarity with basic engineering design concepts and basic graphical design concepts

Minimum 1 year of experience in an engineering, construction, or similar work environment

Basic understanding of computer operations and familiarity with drafting concepts

Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment

Prioritize work and effectively manage time and multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Work with Engineers to conceptually plan and graphically depict shoring system designs

Set up computers, printers and install engineering software

Strong organizational skills and fine attention to detail

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer :

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

Paid Sick Leave

An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.