MEP CAD Technician or Drafter

Do you wonder what makes buildings tick? LaBella Associates, is seeking a CAD Technician/Drafter with a career interest in Building Projects to work in our Buffalo, NY office. This position will work with other engineers as part of a Project Team to develop concepts, strategies, designs, drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings from conception to construction. Individual will work closely with other engineers and team members to produce electrical engineering documents.

LaBella’s architects and engineers are passionate about problem solving, affecting change to address local and regional issues, protecting natural resources, and planning for the future.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an eagerness to learn new skills. Some of the duties the candidate may be involved in include:

• Work with other engineers as part of a Project Team to develop drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Prepare mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) design drawings using Revit and AutoCAD from markups/redlines.
• Perform calculations or backcheck calculations with guidance of an engineer.
• Perform field investigations to document existing conditions.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with co-workers, staff, project managers, other disciplines, and all other employees.
• Expected to improve current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable software packages, and continually strengthens skills.

• An interest in building systems, and a curiosity to want to learn more.
• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or related field desired but not required.
• Experience/Background in AutoCAD or Revit is required, with skill in both preferred.
• Experience in the A/E consulting business is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

Salary Range: $20 - $28 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events