Drafter / CAD Designer

Job Description Job Description Lifewater Engineering Co. is currently accepting applications for a Drafter or CAD Designer at our Fairbanks Location . We are seeking a hardworking, dependable, self-motivated employee who would assist the Mechanical Engineering Team in drafting tanks, piping, and electrical systems. Must be able to work well as a team and independently. Overtime and travel will occasionally be required. Both in-house training and off-site training at conferences and courses will be provided. Engineering Plan and prepare preliminary and detailed design models/drawings/renderings and bills of materials from engineering notes, sketches, other drawings, and/or conceptual ideas Efficiently design and draft the following using SolidWorks and Rhino 3-D software: Single-wall and double-wall tanks with multiple penetrations and access hatches Conex modifications Wood framing Water, Air, pumping and piping systems Electrical line drawings Boat hulls and appurtuences Other products as required Produce shop drawings and detailed drawings for use by fabricators or clients Work closely with management, design team, and production staff to coordinate efforts maximizing efficiency of the fabrication and assembly processes Organize/maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in accordance with the company’s procedures Develop specs and material take off for cost estimates Program cut files for CNC machining Minimum Qualifications: Motivated worker who can work well independently and as a team member. Strong knowledge of SolidWorks is required, including: Parts tree management and usage Drawing scales as they relate to text, dimensions, lines, viewports, etc. Creating solidworks drawings Cross-sections and profiles Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Hands-on fabrication experience (familiarity with shop hand tools and power tools) preferred Conscientious, organized, reliable, and capable of managing resources and schedules to meet deadlines Ability to work overtime as needed Three-plus years of relevant experience Technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum (preferred; BS in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or structural engineering) Working Conditions: Office environment – typical of normal offices Manufacturing environment – may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, and/or machinery with moving parts Field environment – may include travel to remote sites in Alaska in any season of the year Physical Requirements Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity, and visual acuity. Company Description Lifewater Engineering Company is an engineering and plastic fabrication company that specializes in wastewater treatment for residential and commercial applications. Lifewater's core goal is cold climate engineering and sewage treatment plants with the use of plastic fabrication. All of our products are designed to operate efficiently in extremely cold climates. Company Description Lifewater Engineering Company is an engineering and plastic fabrication company that specializes in wastewater treatment for residential and commercial applications. Lifewater's core goal is cold climate engineering and sewage treatment plants with the use of plastic fabrication. All of our products are designed to operate efficiently in extremely cold climates.