A&E - CAD Technician

Ontivity’s Professional Services Division is seeking a drafting technician to support our growing DAS team. The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD, familiarity with compiling construction drawings, and ideally, experience in telecommunications, although this is not required. This position will be supervised by an A&E/DAS Project Manager and report daily to Ontivity’s Aurora, CO office.

Responsibilities:

- Effectively and efficiently convert notes/design guidance into CAD.

- Compile Construction Drawings in AutoCAD for DAS, as well as Civil Site Design, Structural Modifications, and Electrical Details.

- Provide design guidance based on experience - Able to convert conceptual designs and basic direction into clear, detailed, and accurate AutoCAD design sets.

- Independently manage workload and effectively balance multiple projects and schedules to ensure timely delivery.

- Accurately estimate effort for specific client tasks for PM use in budget calculations.

- Effectively communicate challenges, articulate needed information, and stay on schedule and budget.

- Able to reference previous projects and client standards for consistency, and to self-educate on best practices.

- Coordinate with Engineering and codes to ensure compliance with Company, Client, and Jurisdictional Standards.

- May coordinate with clients as directed.

- Responsible for initial QA/QC and may QA/QC other designers

- Willing and able to train and coordinate with other team members in remote offices for assistance in the delivery of large projects.

- Able to travel to the site (30-50% travel) and collect site data for field reporting and design. Represents the company professionally in the field

- Participates in meetings with vendors, suppliers, and clients,

as appropriate

Technical Competence, Experience, and Education:

- 1-3 Years Experience

- Minimum 1 Year of Direct Project Experience

- Technical Degree, CAD Certification, Equivalent Experience

- General working knowledge of technical concepts with demonstrated development of design judgment.

- Able to perform basic calculations, prepare drawings or figures, and/or draft reports with minimal oversight

- Competence in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Products, and technical design standards. Revit knowledge is considered a plus.

- Experience working independently with limited supervision on routine tasks

- Able to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, field notes, design specifications, and requirements related to telecommunications, commercial, and light industrial applications.

- Basic knowledge surrounding AutoCAD skillsets such as block and dynamic block creation, layer and line type creation, job template creation, and efficient use of viewports.

- Basic drafting skillsets such as building floor plans, building elevations, sectional views, equipment detailing, installation method detailing, cabling diagrams, cabling pathway plans, and equipment elevations.

- Enhanced drafting skillsets such as electrical one-line diagramming, panel schedules, AC/DC cabling diagrams, electrical and grounding layouts/detailing, structural detailing, and mechanical design preferred.

Reporting:

- Required to report daily to the Mountain Wireless office (an Ontivity division) located in Aurora, Colorado.

- Eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a probationary period.

- Able to communicate with Project Manager, Engineers, and clients on deliverable timelines to meet clients’ deadlines.

- Continuously demonstrate improvement and desire to broaden their knowledge.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

- Ability to read and understand construction drawing blueprints. Familiarity with telecommunication systems and DAS design is a plus.

- Positive work ethic. Independently motivated and organized.

- Strong communication skills for coordination across remote teams. Willing and able to learn and train others.

- Meets deadlines and/or communicates punctually when deadlines or budgets need adjustment.

- Excellent attention to detail

- Eager to learn and/or research industry specifics

- Trainable and receives constructive criticism well

- Problem-solving skills

Position Type

- Full-time

- 40 hours/week

- Monday – Friday

- May be required to travel out of state, for multiple nights, depending on project location or training.

- Willing and able to conduct site visits regularly (20-40% travel)

Pay Range

- $24 - $32 hourly based on experience

Benefits Package

- Health Benefits including:

- Health

- Dental

- Vision

- Long and Short-term disability

- 401(k) / Roth IRA

- Paid Time Off

Ontivity is a Drug-Free workplace, and all applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check to be considered for employment.

EEO Statement

Ontivity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ontivity complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Ontivity expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Ontivity's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.