Entry Level CAD Designer

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Designer in our Charlotte, N.C. office. As a Designer, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

• Work directly with project engineers to develop construction drawings for utility projects

• Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings

• Research and obtain standards/codes required by clients and Jurisdictions and ensure drawings comply

• Research and obtain local land base & existing utility as-built shapefiles for import

• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy and quality

• Organize/maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner

• Create permit drawings, utility schematics and as-built drawings

• Submit encroachment and specialty permits (city, county, state, local municipalities, CSX, NSRR, etc.)

• Input as-built information into client specific records/mapping systems

• Adhere to task level budgets and project schedules

• Periodically make trips to the project location to collect necessary information for design drawings

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by manager

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, a certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter curriculum or related experience preferred but not required

• 2+ years of experience in Computer Aided Drafting with the latest AutoCAD version preferred but not required

• Fiber design experience preferred but not required

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction drawings

• Ability to prioritize daily with respect to projects, deadlines, CAD standards, etc.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to travel (up to 20%) to complete field visits and/or meetings.

• A valid driver’s license, including a clean driving record dating back 5 years.

• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen