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A CAD Designer or Drafter uses computer software to convert engineering or architectural designs into technical drawings and plans.
$57,242 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Steel Detailer The Berlin Steel Construction Company West Chester, PA Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Benefits Employee stock ownership plan Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Standards CAD design (engineering design task) Bridge drafting Mid-level Construction plans Construction drawing review Construction regulations Productivity software Communication skills Drafting for metal components Construction drawings preparation for transportation structures Full Job Description The Berlin Steel Construction Company is a full-service specialty contractor, primarily with structural steel and miscellaneous metals. We design, fabricate, and erect structures in the Northeast and in other parts of the country. We have 2 fabrication facilities, 4 erection operations facilities, and 6 office locations that provide engineering and management of projects. We are a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) with a desire for growth. We service the private commercial, public, institutional, and industrial markets. We are currently looking for a motivated Steel Detailer to join our growing team in our West Chester, PA office. This role is responsible for producing accurate fabrication and erection drawings for structural steel and miscellaneous metals, ensuring compliance with AISC standards and company detailing practices. This position plays a critical role in the success of our projects by translating contract documents into precise shop and field drawings. This is a construction drafting position not an automotive detailing role. Key Responsibilities Create detailed shop drawings to be used to manufacture individual pieces of structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals. Create detailed erection plans used by the Erector to assemble steel structures in the field. Review contract documents, architectural, and structural drawings to generate piece details and framing plans. Provide material lists (shop bolts, field bolts, mill orders, galvanized pieces, etc.). Assist Project Managers in interpreting shop and field drawings. Maintain a current working knowledge of AISC regulations, connection design, detailing practices, and steel member dimensions and properties. Maintain knowledge of company detailing and connection standards. Qualifications Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products. Strong communication skills. Experience with bridge projects or bridge steel detailing is a plus. Experience in structural steel or construction detailing is strongly preferred.