CAD Engineering

1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

Job Description
Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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
The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role also supports project objectives while growing technical expertise in drafting, EFCO equipment, and engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities
Erection Drawings (70%)

Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.

Ensure clarity and accuracy by following EFCO procedures, collaborating with engineers, and validating all design details.

Equipment Support (20%)

Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.

Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.

Learning and Development (10%)

Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.

Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, 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 : High school diploma or equivalent required. Drafting coursework preferred.

Experience : Construction or engineering experience preferred.

Computer Skills : Proficiency in basic CAD software required.

Other Requirements :

Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.

Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

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.

Direction, Planning, Organization : Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.

Working Arrangement

This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA headquarters.

Physical Demands
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or without reasonable accommodation:

Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally

Stooping - Bending at the waist: Occasionally

Sitting/Standing - Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently

Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently

Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently

Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently

Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently

Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently

Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite

Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment
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

1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

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