# CAD Technician

**Company:** [VCS Durability](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/6ibD6d6T5Sp1iAvHYsM6aF.md)
**Location:** Tampa, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time
**Department:** VCS Durability

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## Description

At **VCS Durability**, we’re concrete durability experts. Structure owners and engineers trust us to provide corrosion evaluation and technical guidance that extends the service life of concrete structures, even in the most severe environments.

### Drafter I – Part-Time

The **CAD Technician** develops AutoCAD drawings for cathodic protection systems and turns field-collected information into drawings and figures for project reports. This role works closely with engineers and project managers, providing drafting, quantity takeoff, estimating, and project support.

**No agency submissions will be accepted. VCS Durability is not engaging staffing agencies, recruiters, or other third-party firms for this position.**

### Duties & Accountabilities

**Drafting & Project Support**

-   Develop cathodic protection design drawings.
-   Incorporate VCS drawings into client master drawing sets.
-   Convert field-collected data into drawings and figures for project reports.
-   Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings.
-   Coordinate drawings with other engineering consultants.
-   Provide drawing and figure support to Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers.
-   Support the design and installation of cathodic protection systems.
-   Produce accurate, high-quality drawings and figures in a timely and professional manner.
-   Update existing drawings and figures based on redline markups, design changes, or field corrections

**Estimating & Proposals**

-   Review prospective project information and site requirements.
-   Assist Project Managers in developing scopes of work that align with project budgets.
-   Prepare quantity takeoffs to support project estimates and proposals.
-   Communicate professionally with prospective clients as required.

**Quality, Safety & Teamwork**

-   Complete work in accordance with VCS quality management processes and applicable safety requirements.
-   Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with clients, co-workers, engineers, and project partners.
-   Participate in training and professional development activities.
-   Perform other related duties as assigned.

## Requirements

Requirements

-   **Must currently be a U.S. citizen and reside in the Tampa, Florida area.**
-   Associate degree or certificate in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, or a related technical field; equivalent education or relevant experience will also be considered.
-   Proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of 2D drafting practices.
-   Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, sketches, specifications, and field information.
-   Strong attention to detail with a focus on drawing accuracy, consistency, and quality.
-   Ability to manage drawing revisions and maintain organized project files.
-   Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
-   Effective written and verbal communication skills.
-   Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, clients, and other project team members.
-   Ability to take direction while working independently on assigned tasks.
-   Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technical concepts and drafting standards.
-   Commitment to following established quality and safety procedures.
-   Current students nearing completion of a CAD, drafting, or engineering technology program are encouraged to apply.

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Previous CAD/drafting experience in an engineering, consulting, construction, or infrastructure environment.
-   Experience preparing engineering design drawings, details, and as-built drawings.
-   Experience incorporating field-collected information into drawings and project documentation.
-   Experience performing quantity takeoffs from engineering or construction drawings.
-   Familiarity with concrete structures, corrosion, cathodic protection, or electrical systems.
-   Familiarity with client drawing standards, Xrefs, and drawing/document control.
-   Autodesk AutoCAD certification.
-   Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
-   Previous field or construction-site experience.
-   Knowledge of MicroStation is desired but not a prerequisite

## Benefits

-   Competitive hourly pay
-   Traveling Per Diem
-   Paid Lodging during travel
-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Training will be provided to ensure advancement in skill growth and development

_**Agencies please note: We are currently not accepting resumes from Staffing Agencies or any other staffing related firms.**_