Entry Designer

INTRODUCTION

CDM is a global, full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve the environment and infrastructure through award winning projects. Since 1947, we have been providing innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust, respect, and a commitment to quality and integrity. From a three- person firm in Cambridge to today’s staff of more than 4,000 worldwide, CDM has grown and diversified with our clients’ needs in mind. Our mission is to reach one goal – the clients – by providing the right total solutions. This goal requires CDM to have top quality staff. As a result, CDM wants your talent and intelligence to make it happen. For you, CDM offers fresh challenges, a variety of opportunities, and continuous learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM's mission by: Preparing moderately difficult to difficult engineering and construction drawings for a complete phase of a project, utilizing manual and computer-assisted drafting/design techniques Working with minimal information and very rough sketches, which are provided per company standards Performing discipline design tasks which regularly require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas Determining material needs and performing necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references Developing and detailing minor design elements which have not been clearly defined in the layouts or sketches Creating various section cuts from the plan views Performing routine checking and/or verification tasks, including review of junior staff documents Performing related fundamental engineering support tasks (plotting drawings, preparing transmittals, preparing overnight packages, updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, etc.) Reviewing manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for aid in design documents Referencing information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc., and interfacing with engineers as required Supporting field assignments as required

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school graduate with vocational technical training in basic drafting technology and typically 6-10 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience), or a 2-year degree in drafting/design technology and 5-8 years of related experience. Incumbent must demonstrate proficiency in utilizing manual drafting techniques for a variety of non-routine assignments and a working knowledge of CADD for a variety of assignments.

Reading and understanding electrical drawings including One-Line and Schematic Diagrams. Performing lighting design.

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