AutoCAD Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

This is an entry level position, but it’s important that the candidate takes the life safety industry seriously, is reliable, and is motivated to learn. We’re looking for someone who wants to develop professionally, not just fill a short term CAD seat.

NOTES:
Location Requirement
• Candidates must be local to the Hauppauge, NY office or able to reliably commute, as this is an on site role with in office collaboration being a key expectation.
Candidate Profile – Core Attributes
• Demonstrates a serious interest in the life safety and fire protection industry, with an understanding of the responsibility and rigor associated with life safety system design.
• Is self driven, reliable, and motivated to learn, grow, and build a career within a structured engineering and design environment.
• Comfortable working under supervision while actively seeking feedback, guidance, and technical development from senior design staff.
These attributes are essential for success on the team and should be treated as baseline qualifiers when identifying and advancing candidates for consideration.

Key Qualifications

• Proficient in  AutoCAD 2014 or newer
• Strong skills with  Windows-based software and  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent  organization and attention to detail
• Experience in the  construction industry , preferably:
• • Electrical construction
  • Mechanical construction
  • Low-voltage systems installation
• Professional industry experience preferred over purely academic or club-based drafting experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience supporting:

• Fire alarm systems
• Security systems
• Access control systems
• Low-voltage specialty systems
• Construction drawing preparation and revisions

Core Responsibilities

• Create and revise construction drawings under supervision
• Produce:
• • Floor plan layouts
  • Riser diagrams
  • Electrical interconnection drawings
  • Installation termination drawings
• Prepare submittal documentation, including:
• • Product data sheets
  • Battery calculations
• Maintain project drawing files and records
• Track and update as-built drawings
• Support design team members with assigned projects

 

What Would Make a Candidate Strong

✅ 1-5 years of AutoCAD drafting experience in construction-related environments
✅ Experience reading construction and electrical drawings
✅ Background working with contractors, integrators, or engineering firms
✅ Strong document control and project organization skills
✅ Error-free, well-formatted resume demonstrating attention to detail

\nCompany Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.

As a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.

Company Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.\r\n\r\nAs a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.