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CAD Designer
About the job CAD Designer
Job Title: CAD Designer/Drafter
Location: Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos
Job Type: Hybrid Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Design and Drafting:
- Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to determine project scope and requirements.
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams to translate technical concepts into precise buildable designs
- Develop and prepare detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, schematics, and blueprints based on engineering specifications.
- Act as the primary CAD resource for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality expectations
Quality Assurance and Standards:
- Perform self-checks and peer reviews to ensure design accuracy and compliance with CAD standards, project specifications, and client requirements
- Maintain consistency in graphical presentation and technical documentation across projects
Process Improvement and Innovation
- Stay current with the latest software and design trends, implementing new techniques where applicable
- Assist in standardizing design templates, processes, and procedures across projects, maintain a library of standard design templates
- Guide junior team members, offering mentorship and technical training as needed
Requirements:
Technical Skills:
- Strong familiarity with structural engineering design criteria, codes, and standards
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Advanced proficiency in construction software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SolidWorks, Navisworks, Revit, Tekla structures or equivalent tools
- Experience with structural analysis software such as Robot Structural Analysis, RISA-3D, Advance Steel, SDS/2, STAAD.Pro, SAP 2000 is a plus
- Experience with Adobe products, and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSC/HND Degree in CAD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive practical experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in AutoCAD with focus in structural design
- Ability to work Monday to Friday from 12pm 8pm WAT