Structural CAD Tech - Madison, WI

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural CAD Tech to join our team in our Madison, WI office. As a CAD Technician, you would be responsible for using standard drafting practices and procedures with a strong attention to detail to assist with tasks related to a variety of engineering and construction projects. The CAD technician will modify and create design plans and drawings using computer aided design (CAD) programs under the direction of a designer or engineer.Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings (details and plan sets) for engineering projects.
• Apply Westwood Company CAD standards, practices, and procedures in creating and modifying CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters in a team environment.
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of drawings and documents.
  Typical drafting will consist of:

  • Foundation Layout Plans

  • Structural Specifications and Notes

  • Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings

  • Steel Connection Details

  • Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings

  • Concrete Anchorage Details

  • Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs to be applied to each drawing.

• Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements with accuracy and efficiency.
• Self-checks all work performed to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to internal review.
• Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support (Civil, Electrical, Substation, T&D, etc.) as required.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Technical degree or certification in AutoCAD
• Experience and knowledge of latest version of AutoCAD (3 Years of AutoCAD experience preferred)
• Previous experience drafting structural steel and concrete drawings (1-3 Years of industry experience is preferred).
• Self-motivated, detailed and quality oriented.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. 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.