Drafter/Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today's most complex challenges. We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types.

We work on the most challenging projects ranging from transportation hubs and aviation to composite manufacturing. Our successes are directly related to high-quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and background.

Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live.

Come join a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company!

Harris Group is seeking a Drafter / Designer to join our Charleston, SC office.

Job Summary

The Drafter / Designer will be performing tasks that require fundamental drafting and design techniques as a part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

This role is responsible for preparing routine engineering and construction drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information, utilizing manual or computer-assisted drafting / design techniques.

The Drafter / Designer will be involved in the application of engineering fundamentals to engineering design and will prepare preliminary designs for an engineer's or a senior designer's approval.

What We Can Offer You

• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all disciplines.
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.
• Flexible Work : Remote & In-Office.
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Responsibilities

• Prepare and update existing AutoCAD drawings based on mark ups provided by senior designers or engineering staff.
• Create new drawings under the direction of senior design staff.
• Support vendor drawing review and approval process.
• Organize drawing production to support project schedules and conform to project scope.
• Prepare lists, spreadsheets, and databases to document information related to design drawings.

The Requirements

An associate's degree or drafting certificate; or any equivalent combination of education and drafting / design experience.

• Ability to use a computer and computer software programs, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and / or accept client site assignments when required.
• Work cooperatively with other drafters and other disciplines to produce a coordinated set of design documents.
• Regular and reliable attendance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace

Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer's facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs.

Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group's policy.

We look forward to receiving your application!