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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter - Engineering Aide 4 in Olympia, Washington
Title- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter Classification- Engineering Aide 4 Job Status- Full-Time -- Permanent Number of Vacancies- Two (2) WDFW Program- Capital Asset Management* Program (CAMP) *Duty Station- Olympia, Washington -- Thurston County Hybrid/Telework- While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed.
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*In this senior level role, provide advanced drafting and design support for complex engineering projects, utilizing professional knowledge of construction standards and innovative CAD techniques. *
*Envision yourself assisting engineers in the design of major projects by completing CAD drawings and details from surveys, design sketches and existing drawings. *
Additionally play a key role in preparing topographical maps and comprehensive construction plans to support major infrastructure projects.
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What to Expect- Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter will,
Drafting:
- Prepare original drawings of a complex nature encompassing multiple disciplines, moving or motorized parts, 3-dimensional drawings, utilizing CAD programs.
- Independently make design decisions and specify material components such as piping materials or construction materials.
- Responsible for site layout and design functionality and constructability from drawings.
- Prepare complete architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings including site plans, profiles, mechanical and/or electrical schedules, welding plans, and structural details.
- Prepare details and plans from existing drawings.
- Draft complex finished maps and site plans, which include topography, grading plans, stormwater and erosion control plans.
- Calculate and plot graphs, profiles, and other statistical, mathematical or engineering-type graphic illustrations
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer, conduct Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, and Hydraulic Design:
- Prepare calculations and complex designs for review and use in drafting or by other employees.
- Understand design principles of critical systems and structures to ensure proper implementation and desired outcomes.
- Compute yardages and other earth moving quantities.
- Assists with the computation of construction costs:
- Compute water quantity requirements, water velocity, head loss, weir heights, and friction losses in water supply systems.
- Design, detail, and estimate costs of such systems and their component parts.
- Design simple to complex buildings and size structural steel and wooden members.
Drafting Review, Training, and Instruction:
Review permit and project plans produced by engineering aides for completeness and compliance of Division Drafting Standards.
Direct other Engineering Aides in the interpretation and use of:
- Design Calculations.
- Drawing and drawing procedures.
Train direct reports in the establishment and usage of templates, updated design standards, and newest technology options.
Mentors engineering aide 2 and 3 in more complicated design development and CAD tools.
Serve as project lead for program level standards, innovative design solutions, and