Architectural (CAD) Designer

By Andrea Sanner | January 15, 2019

Architectural (CAD) Designer
W.J.Young & Associates, Inc. (dba: Young & Associates Consulting Engineers) is a family owned, full-service engineering and building design firm, consisting of 14 employees. Careful attention to staffing our firm has resulted in a highly skilled and talented staff, working in a family-type, team environment where each individual can apply innovative thinking, grow and flourish. It’s what our clients have grown to expect – a knowledgeable, highly qualified staff with their best interest in mind.
Since its inception, Young & Associates has been involved (new buildings, new building additions, building renovations/alterations) in more than 200 commercial building projects, but we recognize that further growth in building design and related projects requires additional team members. Accordingly, Young & Associates seeks an Architectural Designer with 3 to 15 years of experience preferred.

 

Job Description:

  • Highly skilled and proficient in AutoCad
  • Thorough background and understanding of buildings, building construction and building systems
  • Primary responsibility: commercial building design drafting from start to finish
  • Occasionally attend meetings, communicate with owners, consultants and contractors

 

Education/Skill Requirements & Character Traits:

  • Minimum: Degree/Certificate in Architectural Design/Drafting, or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of experience
  • Communications Proficiency: Good verbal and written communication ability
  • Familiar to proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Photoshop and other design software
  • Work effectively independently and on a project team
  • Basic Skills using Microsoft Office
  • Driven to excel
  • Familiarity with the UCC, International Building Codes, Accessibility Laws and requirements, are a plus
  • Office Professionalism
  • Ability to multitask assigned projects
  • Must be methodical, precise, consistent performance, enjoy variety in work
  • General understanding of all facets of commercial buildings, plans and construction with a general working understanding of MEP systems
  • A valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
  • Drug free.

 

Job Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Bonus/monetary incentive
  • Medical/HealthCare Insurance
  • Qualified retirement savings plan
  • PTO
  • Flexible work schedule

 

Job Overview:

  • Young & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Young & Associates maintains a Drug Free Workplace
  • Job Location: 2078 S. 6th Street, Indiana, PA
  • Job Position/Type: Hourly/Full-Time/Regular
  • Required education: training in Architectural Design/Drafting
  • Required experience: Minimum 3 years
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