Drafter

Drafter

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects.

That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day : inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving.

It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us :

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world.

We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary :

The Drafter serves to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplined team environment. This role is to support the development of design and construction documents for building systems under the supervision of Senior Engineers.

The right candidate that will tackle all challenges with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

In this role, you will

• Complete field investigation of existing site and system conditions.
• Use Revit and AutoCAD to assist in the production of design and construction documents for mechanical / electrical systems.
• Complete scheduling, programming, quality control, and coordinating information / work of all disciplines.

You will be a great fit if :

• You have training towards an associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology program, or engineering degree.
• You have 1+ years’ experience (preferred but not required)
• You have experience in drafting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for various facilities is preferred but not required.

Skills / abilities :

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office
• Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Location : Houston, TX

Travel : No travel required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, 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 / provincial, or local laws.

Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.