CAD Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary  

Company   

NextGen Security LLC 

Location   

Dallas, TX 

Industries   

Security and Surveillance  

Job Type   

Full Time Employee 

Years of Experience   

0 – 3 years of experience (with Associate's Degree or equivalent Certificate) 

Career Level   

Entry-Level / Mid-Level 

Exemption  

Exempt 

CAD Designer  

What we're looking for:  

NextGen Security is seeking a CAD Designer to join our fast growing and dynamic team.  

What you'll be doing:  

This individual will work closely with the CAD Supervisor, Engineers, Account Managers, and Project Managers to create detailed drawing packages for various clients, assemble project documentation, handle in-house permitting activities for the Dallas-area, and provide support to other various offices throughout the region. This individual will focus strictly on 2D design drawings using AutoCAD but may need to work with SOLIDWORKS on custom 3D printing projects as required. This position will be based in the Dallas office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM. 

What you bring to the table:  

• Associate's Degree or equivalent Certificate in Drafting & Design (or 2 years equivalent work experience). 

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2018 or higher (knowledge of AutoCAD Dynamic Scales & Blocks is a plus). 

• Proficient in creating and editing 2D technical drawings. 

• Experience with SOLIDWORKS or other 3D printing software is a plus but not required. 

• Experience with Floor Plans, Riser Diagrams & Wiring Schematics. 

• Ability to work independently & productively with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to support multiple projects & meet multiple deadlines. 

• Ability to collaborate & communicate efficiently with all offices in the region. 

• Ability to use and maintain a plotter. 

• Ability to perform occasional duties in the field (Field Surveys, Project Meetings). 

• Ability to work & understand International Codes for permitting under various jurisdictions. 

• Ability to work Overtime when required. 

• Experience with Windows 10 Operating Systems. 

• Experience with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio). 

What we bring to the table:  

• Compensation based upon background and experience 

• Full benefits package 

• Vacation 

• Cell phone Allowance 

• 401(k) Match 

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug- free workplace. Pre-employment drug screens and background checks will be conducted. Employees are subject to appropriate routine drug screens, based on job classification. 

Application Process  

Please submit your resume, references and your requested salary range when applying for this position to below. 

 
More About Us  
NextGen Security is an electronic security systems integrator that offers commercial and industrial companies best in class industry knowledge, engineering design, implementation, management and on-going maintenance services. Our company accomplishes this by hiring only the most experienced and best-qualified talent the security industry has to offer. Management team and staff members have 10-25 years of commercial and industrial security industry expertise with single site, multi-facility, plant-wide, campus-wide, regional, national and international security projects.  If that wasn't convincing enough, check out what our employees say about working at NextGen:  

Notice To Employment / Recruitment Agents  
Employment / Recruitment agents may only submit candidates for vacancies only if they have written authorization to do so from NextGen Security's HR department. Any agency candidate submission may only be submitted to positions opened to the agency through openings available via NextGen Security's website. NextGen Security will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a contract communication in place between the Employment / Recruitment agents and NextGen Security, and only if the candidate is submitted via approval from NextGen Security's HR department. Candidates submitted or presented by Employment / Recruitment Agents without a full approval from NextGen Security's HR department shall not be deemed to form part of any Engagement for which the Agency may claim remuneration.