AYS CAD Design Technician

Full-time, Non-Exempt, On-site

About us

AYS Engineering is a privately held consulting engineering firm, based in Round Rock since 2008, serving Austin and Central Texas, whose core capabilities are focused in three primary service areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. We are a unique minority owned small business with experienced professionals whose success has been built from over 50 years of combined experience. At AYS we pride ourselves on a demonstrated ability to successfully compete with the technical and managerial breadth of larger organizations, while providing the personal service of a small business.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a technically literate, professionally curious CAD Design Technician to help us with the large volume of work we have on an ongoing basis. You’ll report directly to our CAD Manager, and have the opportunity to learn firsthand from their expertise. Specifically, some of your duties will include:

• Use CAD/BIM software to create and update architectural backgrounds to be used in MEP design drawings, set up project working files to AYS standards, providing technical support with working files, and exporting files for clients as needed.
• Review initial project information and communicate with external stakeholders to obtain additional requirements as needed
• Saving and organizing various types of incoming electronic files for various types of projects.
• Maintain a clear organization for all electronic files related to projects
• Work closely with the design team to ensure projects remain on schedule and adequate time is available for all deliverables
• Set up new projects with the AYS system, performing QA/QC functions as required for all steps
• Assist with printing duties

What you know:

• Strong knowledge of AutoCad and Revit
• How to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Fundamentals of Cad design in a construction environment
• The basic workflows of a construction project

Who you are:

• Qualified CAD Design Technician, possibly having just completed your qualifications
• Curious and always learning
• Professional in communication and presentation
• Highly detail orientated with a value for accuracy over speed
• Eager to work onsite with a dynamic team of professionals

Bonus points:

• Knowledge of the Central Texas construction community
• Great sense of humor and excitement about working with a small team

What we offer in return:

• This is a full-time, hourly position with an expected base pay of $22-27 per hour
• Cool schedule: 9-hour workdays Monday-Thursday (flexible hours ranging from 6am-6pm), half-day Friday!
• Annual bonuses!
• 100% Employee coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life
• Relaxed, casual work environment
• 18 annual days of PTO
• We are growing and believe in promoting within. We promise to help you learn and grow into the professional you want to be!

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

AYS Engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.