CAD Drafter / Technician

Description

WDP's Manassas, Virginia office is seeking to fill a full-time position of CAD Drafter/ Field Technician. The successful candidate will assist WDPs engineering staff on projects of varying size and complexity. The CAD Drafter/Field Technician position is an entry level position for candidates with less than five years of relevant work experience. The CAD Drafter/Field Technician will perform the following duties:

• Prepare repair and restoration drawings and details for various architectural, structural, and building enclosure repair projects.
• Prepare graphic illustrations for presentations and reports.
• Assist engineering staff with surveys, inspections, and investigations of buildings and structures by measuring and documenting existing conditions.
• Perform quality assurance and diagnostic testing to identify air and water leakage through various building components including windows, curtain walls, roofing, masonry, and metal panel systems.
• Perform field inspections of various repair projects to document compliance with approved project plans and specifications.
• Track and perform maintenance and calibration of various testing equipment.

Previous experience with the testing, inspections, equipment, and systems mentioned above is not a prerequisite. This position includes a mix of field and office assignments and will require the candidate to perform field work on active construction sites. This position is likely to require physical lifting, access to structures via scaffolding/manlift, confined space entry, and/or extended travel.

WDP is a forensic engineering consulting firm with an extensive portfolio of projects ranging from historic preservation to new construction. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled. WDP is a small business certified, employee-owned company providing a Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 3 weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays (at hire, this increases over time!)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid participation in industry groups, memberships, and professional seminars.

At WDP, we strive to create a work environment that fosters employee interaction and inclusiveness. From the founders of the company to senior leaders to project managers, we encourage an open-door policy where all staff can ask questions and have their voices heard. We strongly believe that creating a work environment that is fun and enjoyable leads to better work-life balance and more satisfied clients.  Discover the advantages of working with us!  

Requirements

The Successful Candidate will possess the following:

• Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Architecture Technology, or similar technical program of study to include CADD.
• Strong mechanical skills (ability to work with basic hand tools take accurate measurements, and create clear, concise field sketches)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work from heights and elevated platforms, including ladders, scaffolds, aerial manlifts, suspended scaffolding, etc.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
• Availability to work overtime to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work in the field and to travel depending on job assignment and workload
• Completion of OSHA 10 training and/or construction experience is a plus
• Basic AutoCAD competency demonstrated though a proficiency test during the interview