Cad & Design Intern - Dallas, Tx

Purpose

Introduction to drafting and design support during the planning, design, and construction of civil engineering projects.  

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Interact with multiple departments and peers within the organization and participate in intern program learning and development opportunities.   

Do the Work

• Draft plans/mark-ups for the purpose of creating construction documents.
• Obtain work assignments of either specific design elements or CAD drafting duties from project manager with allocated budgets.
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions under minimum supervision.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for review.
• Revise plans according to client, manager, or reviewer comments.
• Assist in organizing, creating, and maintaining all CAD or CAD related files for clients, town, or county intake.
• Delegate responsibilities for submitting plans on time.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate…

• Willingness and eagerness to learn. 
• Self-starter with the tenacity to seek out resources to further knowledge and experience. 
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment. 
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication with all levels, both internal and external. 
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude. 
• Have a sense of urgency in responding to constituents. 
• Be results oriented, with a strong work ethic and commitment to perfection. 
• Promote the reputation of the company through the quality of the work. 

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Enrollment in community college courses, a college degree program, certificate program preferred.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD design software.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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