CAD Designing - CAD Designer 2

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don't just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Purpose

Create accurate and detailed erection drawings for EFCO forming systems with minimal supervision. Collaborate with engineers and project teams to resolve design challenges, ensure quality standards, and mentor entry-level designers while enhancing team efficiency.


EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.


At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.

Key Responsibilities

Erection Drawings (40%)
Develop moderately complex erection drawings for custom and standard jobs. Collaborate with engineers and team members to solve layout issues and ensure drawing quality.


Design Adjustments and Problem-Solving (20%)
Identify and resolve design issues. Apply sound judgment and creativity to deliver solutions that align with project needs and EFCO standards.

Project Coordination and Communication (15%)
Serve as a key contact for project-related questions. Support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment by applying strong organizational awareness.

Training and Mentorship (15%)
Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters. Promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism across the team.

Standards Improvement (10%)
Contribute to the review and improvement of EFCO's drafting standards and procedures. Ensure accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.


Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of drafting or engineering experience. Customer/job site experience a plus.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Familiarity with database systems preferred.
• Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents. Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude. No travel required.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.

• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.

• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company's structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% Onsite at our Orlando, Florida location.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k options
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

EFCO Culture and Safety

Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service