Associate Design Engineer Jobs in Lafayette, LA (NOW HIRING)

Description

What You Can Expect Working in the Drafter II Position 

The Drafter II position works closely  with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Sales and Estimating, Engineering, and  Fabrication teams to produce accurate and workable drawing sets of various  disciplines. This role utilizes software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit.  The Drafter II is responsible for creating precise two- and three-dimensional  models of building projects, including blast-resistant, non-blast resistant,  and security-related designs. In addition, the Drafter II assists in reviewing  engineering design drawings (including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas  detection, and fire alarm/sprinkler systems) to identify and resolve potential  conflicts or discrepancies within the model for clash detection and general  coordination. The Drafter II communicates design conflicts to engineers and  project managers during the review process and will proactively offer  solution-oriented recommendations drawing upon industry knowledge,  construction methods, and the company's established processes and procedures. Modeled  disciplines include shop drawings, structural design, and architectural  views. 

Responsibilities 

• Creates various models for assigned projects.
• Coordinates and compiles multiple disciplines   related to construction and manufacturing. 
• Reviews project models for clashes and overall   workability. 
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering principles, and construction practices to generate complete and accurate production, shop, or permit-ready detail drawings. 
• Performs primary drafting work in AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor. 
• Gathers field changes from the production/fabrication team and generates as-built drawings in accordance with RedGuard's Document Control requirements. 
• Provides support by answering questions or giving direction to complete various project-related tasks. 
• Walks the fabrication and production floor to   visually verify that fabrication/production methods align with the approved   design and coordinate any necessary as-built changes to the project. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of drafting experience.
• Proficient in Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of industry standards and manufacturing/construction methods. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple  projects simultaneously, and work independently with minimal supervision.       
• Effective communication skills for reporting and resolving drawing-related issues. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Associate's degree or other technical program certificate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position has been classified as safety-sensitive. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing testing in accordance with company policy and applicable federal regulations, including those established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium (DISA), where applicable.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com 

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company's dedication to meet each of its customer's unique needs-from initial design to installation and beyond-combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.   

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands. 

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.