Careers

Role:

The successful CAD Operator/Drafter candidate will manage and lead the structural engineering drafting projects in his/her group. The CAD Operator/Drafter shall be able to manage and prepare final construction drawings and structural detailing, perform QA/QC, and mentor junior engineers in developing their CAD/drafting experience while working under the supervision of the Structural Project Manager and Principal Engineer.

The CAD Operator/Drafter’s duties include leading the development of structural plan sets from concept and schematic design through final construction documents, as well as coordinating with other project team members for CAD background information. Structural drafting includes buildings, bridges, ancillary structures, and site structural elements.

This position will work within the divisional team, collaborating closely with our Structural Engineers and providing training/guidance to entry level engineering staff. 

This position requires in-person work primarily out of South Plainfield, NJ office (Headquarters).

Salary Range: $75,000 to $100,000

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development drawings and final construction documents
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, and details
• Support standardization efforts including templates, blocks, layers, and drafting procedures and conforms to departmental and agency CAD standards
• Coordinate drawing content with project team members (architect, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
• Perform QA/QC of CAD review
• Mentor and train structural engineering staff
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, or other related experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional CAD drafting experience. 
• Must have experience in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project team members.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications and organization skills.
• Driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Undergo a background check (required). 

Preferences

• Current experience in structural and civil engineering industry. 

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 8 years (Preferred)
• Structural assessment/investigation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Construction inspection: 3 years (Preferred)
• Professional structural engineering design: 10 years (Required)
• Revit: 5 years (Preferred)
• RISA 2D/3D or similar structural modeling software: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ and/or NY P.E. License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally required to lift and carry items less than 25 pounds

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

About the Company:

MFS is an independent and innovative consulting engineering, surveying, and construction management firm headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. We share a total commitment to excellence both internally and externally. Externally, we offer clients expertise in site/civil, structural, geotechnical and foundation, survey, geotechnical drilling, and construction management services. Internally, to those eligible, we offer excellent benefit packages that include paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays; 401K; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; Training; and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.MFSengineers.com. MFS is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that MFS, which is comprised of MFS Consulting Engineers and Surveyor, DPC; MFS Construction, LLC; MFS Consulting, LLC; and MFS Consulting Engineers, CORP.; does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to the HR Department or any job sourcing ad of MFS, in the form of an e-mail, fax, or mail will be deemed to be the property of MFS. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request from MFS' HR Department, MFS reserves the unrestricted right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without incurring any liability (financial or otherwise) to the recruiter, agency, and/or staffing firm.