Job Title: Designer and Drafter
Job Description
The main function of this role will be turning shop drawings in Revit into 3D shop drawings and rendering training videos with 2D PDF format drawings. The candidate will be partnering directly with client architects and assisting them with design.
Responsibilities
- Develop standard product details and produce shop/installation drawings of metal panels in commercial, industrial, and architectural applications.
- Develop shop drawings as defined in the scope of work provided by customer submitted drawings and specs.
- Interpret information from internal order acknowledgment and customer-supplied structural and/or architectural plans.
- Draw floor plans, elevations, and details per drafting and product standards.
- Coordinate panel analysis with engineering personnel.
- Conduct quality checks on peer drawings and bill of materials.
- Review and update drawings to customer redline corrections as needed.
- Produce bill of material (BOM) list in company format from final approved set of drawings.
- Provide take-offs on every project to verify material that will need to be ordered by customer service.
- Interface with required internal and external project stakeholders.
- Develop standard details/manuals/prints for products.
- Assist sales staff and customer service with current and future projects.
- Assist architects and customers with new projects/project specific questions.
- Create submittals for new projects.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in the use of CAD and Revit.
- Technical capacity.
- Strong communication proficiency.
- Effective time management.
- Discretion and decision making.
- Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
- Experience with Revit and Twinmotion or Lumion.
- Experience in 3D/rendering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associates Degree (or higher), Technical degree or appropriate level of related experience.
- Previous experience preferred in pre-engineered metal building and/or architectural design.
- Good communication and mathematical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve with minimal supervision.
- Background in architecture or construction.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, BIM, mechanical engineering.
- Commercial experience.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bristol,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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