CAD Technician

Arup is a leading international design firm with over 9,000 members worldwide in 86 offices. We are involved in the design of some of the most prestigious projects locally and worldwide. Our North America practice, established more than 20 years ago, now includes over 700 employees in 10 offices. We hire the best and brightest people and provide an opportunity for growth commensurate with your investment of skill, energy and desire to contribute and succeed. Our San Francisco office is seeking an Electrical CAD Technician to perform the following:- Work from engineer's markups under minimum supervision to create power and lighting drawings.- Good knowledge of electrical circuiting design.- Able to read and understand architectural drawings.- Develop role in Building Information Systems (BIM) and integration into the CAD environment- Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines- Work under nominal supervision for all but demanding work- Take responsibility for definable parts of a projectRequirements: - Proficient with AutoCAD 2008 with some knowledge of Autodesk's Building Systems/AutoCAD MEP 2008 or Revit MEP a plus.- 5+ years of experience in the production of construction drawings using AutoCAD- Excellent communication and organizational skills. - Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a strong commitment to succeed are required. - Proficient in Microsoft WORD and Excel.- Able to work under pressure in order to met project deadlines.- Good communication skills essential for team-based working- Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment- Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challengesApply Online For our full-time positions, we offer excellent salaries, a progressive environment and a premier benefits package that includes: Full medical, dental, long term disability and life insurance coverage Three weeks' vacation in year one 10% of annual compensation contributed by the company to your retirement plan, up to IRS limits Educational assistance Health club subsidy Paid, comprehensive training programs Team-oriented working environment Business casual dress Arup is an equal opportunity employer.