Junior Structural CAD Technician

Location: North East

Our client is a well established successful structural engineering company based in the North East. Due to recent business wins they want to now recruit an additional structural CAD Technician to their engineering design team. This is a great opportunity for an individual early in their career to gain some excellent hands on structural design and CAD skills working alongside seasoned engineers working top end projects.

Candidate profile

• Third level qualification in relating discipline (Architectural technologist, Civil, Structural Engineer)
• 2 years' relevant proven experience in 2D and 3D CAD. Preferably ArchiCAD, but candidates with good AutoCAD and Revit skills will be considered.
• Good level of general IT skills

Beneficial to have the following

• Light-gauge steel experience
• Vertex BD experience (if none, training will be provided)
• Hot-rolled steel experience
• Tekla Experience
• Site experience
• Familiarity with BIM
• Good knowledge of Irish and UK building regulations

Job Profile

• Building 3D model using Vertex BD software based on 2D drawings
• Light-gauge steel framing within the model
• Creating set of drawings (layouts, sections, elevations, details) for construction
• Creating detailed drawings
• Progress reports to Architects and Clients on a daily basis
• Problem solving using own initiative

Preference for someone living local or within easy commute of the North East 

Salary: eu25-30k with excellent career advancement opportunities