CAD Engineer

Position Summary

CAD Engineer I responsibilities include engineering design support, drafting and modeling of new products and production of detailed installation drawing packages and graphical content for access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance systems for high security applications. The role of the position is to develop and maintain detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, controls, and processes by using computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment. The designer will manage projects by handling design drawings. They must have prior experience with Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering design principles.  This position requires the individual to have mastered 2D and 3D design planes, strong mathematical skills and knowledge of CAD software and support equipment like plotters. They will have strong creative, organizational and communication skills, be goal oriented, ambitious, accept empowerment within boundaries, and desire to work within cross functional team environments. Ability to present a professional image and commitment to customer service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Modify and revise security system designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
• Develop and design detailed specifications for components or equipment using computer aided design software
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, layout, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting designs
• Track, control and organize drawings through versioning and part number issuance within the established part numbering system.
• Ensure compliance with system design documentation, and document any deviations
• Recommend and participate in the development of engineering changes as needed
• Ensure tasks are completed within time constraints and on schedule
• Interface directly with clients, document and forward through proper channels client requirements and requests for additional service
• Master government high security requirements and design principals
• Perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change

Qualifications and Credentials

• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Ability to use an engineering scale and calipers
• Ability to generate accurate and scaled drawings based on physical components in hand
• Familiarity with CAD symbols and standards
• Familiarity with security, access control and video surveillance engineering design standards
• Experience with GIS mapping and ESRI compliant ArcGIS
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications and translate this into drawing content
• Ability to generate electrical schematics, interconnection diagrams and other related drawings under direction from Engineering staff
• Effective written and verbal communication ability, in the English language
• Creative flair and graphical design exposure

Education Requirements

• Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Design and Drafting or 5+ years 2D & 3D CAD Software and drafting experience (AutoCAD 2016-2019, Solidworks, etc.)
• Certification in Graphics Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio etc.)

Security Clearance

• Able to obtain a SECRET security clearance