Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).
Purpose
The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role also supports project objectives by translating predefined designs and standards into clear constructible drawings.
Key Responsibilities
Erection Drawings (70%)
- Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
- Draft layouts, sections, and details based on engineer-directed designs and predefined specifications.
- Review drawings for clarity, dimensional accuracy, and completeness prior to release.
- Incorporate markups, redline, and design guidance from engineers or project managers.
Equipment Support (20%)
- Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.
- Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.
- Assist with equipment lists, revisions, and drawing updates for assigned projects.
- Maintain accurate documentation and drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Learning and Development (10%)
- Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.
- Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.
Core Competencies
- Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
- Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
- Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
- Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Drafting coursework preferred.
- Experience:
- Certificate, associate degree, or coursework in CAD drafting, technical drawing, or design technology.
- 1–3 years of experience in a CAD drafting or detailing role preferred.
- Experience in construction preferred.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic CAD/Revit software required.
- Other Requirements: Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required. Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.
Working Arrangement
- This role will support our Fresno, CA office.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 401k options
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
EFCO Culture and Safety
Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.
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EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service
