Experienced Architectural CAD Designer

Experienced Architectural CAD Designer - Hillside, Illinois

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an experienced Architectural CAD Designer to join our Building Science Solutions team in Hillside, Illinois.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Intertek's Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The experienced CAD designer will support multiple building science groups with design projects of varying sizes, types, and complexity.

As a valuable member of our team, you will be supporting project managers and engineers in the building sciences divisions across the country.

There is a high potential for learning and growth within both this position and the company, including opportunities to visit project sites and engage in field testing.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

What you'll do:


* Provide guidance and assist in the creation of company-wide drafting standards


* Build and manage a building sciences typical details library


* Create and revise drawings using AutoCAD


* Create and modify layouts and details from contract documents


* Provide additional design and drafting support as needed


* Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job


* Work from concepts, ideas, and rough sketches while adhering to drafting standards


* Work closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and/or Project Designers

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* A minimum of an associate's degree or completion of a technical trade school in CAD, drafting, or a related field


* 5+ years' experience in AutoCAD drafting/design
+ Preferability in the architectural field
+ Experience with envelope restoration/rehabilitation and new construction detailing is a plus


* Experience and familiarity with AIA drafting guidelines


* Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD software, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Word/Excel
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