Careers

BASIC FUNCTION: Support Design staff; Prepare detailed construction documents primarily of residential single family & twin homes including floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, sections, roof plans and site plans using Revit software.

EDUCATION:

• AAS degree or diploma in Architectural Technology

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• 2 year drafting experience desired; Revit & AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Education will be considered as experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of residential building materials & practices including:
• Foundation systems
• Wall framing systems
• Floor systems
• Roof systems
• Stairs
• Understanding of structural components, and placement of beams, headers & girders
• High level of creative problem solving skills
• Understanding of the IRC (International Residential Code) and ability to research code requirements
• Ability to research and detail alternate construction methods & details such as energy saving technologies
• Ability to communicate with clients, contractors, subcontractors & inspectors
• Document conversations & attend occasional client meetings
• Assist on site visits and measuring of existing conditions on remodel projects
• Ability to manage and organize work to meet deadlines
• Revit & AutoCAD experience Basic computer skills required
• Work Trade Shows (several weekends per year required)
• Attend trade shows, training seminars, builders association meetings or similar events

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Site visits may require walking, stretching, twisting or other positions to get required measurements

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

• Driver’s license required.