CAD Drafter

4 months ago


Corvallis, United States FA Engineering Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $20-$32

CAD Drafter - Corvallis


Are you ready to break free from repetitive drafting and stagnant career prospects? Look no further - your future starts here


At FA Engineering, we work hard to stay at the front of the engineering pack with focuses on innovation, professional development, and leadership.  We are seeking problem solvers with a passion for designing custom engineering solutions for real world problems using physics-based design principles. 


This position is for structural and mechanical drafting in a consulting engineering firm serving industrial clients. You will participate in the design of a wide variety of systems and structures for a range of different industrial processes and industries. 


Some of our unique benefits: 

  • Company campouts, family parties, and team get togethers
  • Quarterly profit sharing that averages an additional 11% ON TOP of your hourly pay
  • Exposure and access to all levels of leadership, including weekly meetings where we openly discuss big company decisions and outline our finances
  • Social connections are encouraged here and you’ll have optional opportunities to meet up with fellow employees with similar interests
  • Community support for various organizations through employee ran drives and events
  • Project diversity
  • Cutting edge technology like advanced point cloud modeling, drone imaging, and automatic total stations to bring your designs to life faster
  • Career advancement on your schedule - you won’t have to wait for someone to leave or retire to advance through the drafting ranks. 


Our traditional benefits include things like:

  • 100% paid premium for your health insurance (and 50% paid premium for anyone else you’d like to add to your plan)
  • 3% contribution to your retirement account (no matching required)
  • 120  hours of PTO, 8 scheduled holidays, and 2 floating holidays to celebrate whatever drives you


Let’s talk about you. Requirements for this position:

  • Drafting Technical Certificate from an accredited institution, Drafting Apprenticeship Certificate,  or equal experience
  • Ability to use Autodesk AutoCAD in 2D and 3D
  • Ability to use Office Products
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork mentality and ability to coordinate/consult with coworkers to meet objectives
  • Eager to learn, grow, and participate in an open book management company


Bonus points if you have experience: 

  • Creating 3D models along with 2D details and sections
  • Checking drawings for errors, standards, and completeness
  • Perform mathematical calculations for geometric relations in designs
  • Experience with mechanical engineering (things like: piping, conveyors, shakers, screens, mills, power transmission, pumps, dust collection, HVAC and other material handling)
  • Experience with structural/civil engineering (things like: structural steel, concrete, excavation, demo)
  • Using Plant 3D, Navisworks, Recap, Advanced Steel, SolidWorks, or Revit


Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


We value problem solvers with a passion for innovation and design, people who think and act like owners, and agile engineering principles that allow us to adapt and flow where needed to deliver the coolest retro fits and most efficient new builds we can for our heavy industrial clients.
If you are interested, reach out to our HR team and Charlyse or Katie will help guide you through our hiring process.