South Valley Engineering
South Valley Engineering has a job opening on our team for an experienced full time Drafter/Designer.
About South Valley Engineering:
“South Valley Engineering provides engineering services for pole buildings and other smaller residential and commercial building projects in a professional, friendly and timely manner and for a reasonable price.”
South Valley Engineering is a small engineering company located in Salem, Oregon and has been serving the northwest since 2008. In that time we have established a broad and loyal client base that is continuing to expand as more and more people discover us through the internet and referrals from satisfied customers. We are looking to bring on more team members to allow us to continue to serve our clients and maintain our excellent reputation. We work very hard at being a company with an exceptional culture of integrity and strong work ethic, while being a place where people matter; not just our clients, but our team members as well.
Responsibilities:
Performs drafting and design work for building components of post-frame and standard wood frame construction projects using AutoCAD LT
Producing plans from information provided by clients using established internal drafting procedures and engineering calculations
Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Has the ability to read, interpret, and draft new and modify existing AutoCAD drawings
Working effectively and efficiently both independently and as a part of a team
Must have a strong willingness to learn drafting and structural wood design, along with an ability to learn quickly and have the initiative to further their knowledge of engineering and construction on a consistent basis.
Must have a high degree of attention to detail
Other responsibilities including answering phones, processing & scheduling jobs, and working directly with clients
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Computer knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office, i.e. Word and Excel. Some computer networking or IT experience would be a plus!
PREFERRED: 5 years architectural and/or structural design and drafting experience preferably with AutoCad or AutoCad LT (3-D CAD experience not required)
Experience in wood frame and/or post-frame construction desirable
Excellent and professional communication skills, both with colleagues and with the general public
Self-motivated and can work both independently and as part of a team
Enjoys people and has a sense of humor!
NOTE: Only applicants with the design or drafting education and/or experience in AutoCAD specified above will be considered for this position
In addition to a great work environment we offer paid vacation, medical, dental and vision, and matching 401k.
If you think you could be the person with the integrity, strong work ethic and attention to detail that we need for this position, please reply with your resume and contact information (phone number)
Feel free to visit our website at www.southvalleyengineering.com
