CAD Drafter/Designer I
Dennis Group
Create 2D/3D CAD drawings for food & beverage process facility projects.
2 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Springfield, MA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
750 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Food & Beverage
Bakery
Cold Storage
Role
What you would be doing
cad drafting
design drawings
regulation compliance
client coordination
construction coordination
quality assurance
- Manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines
- Create design drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) software both in 2D and 3D formats, at the direction of engineers and more senior designers
- Ensure drawings comply with building regulations and architectural standards
- Analyze available information to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete design drawings
- Work with client and engineering disciplines to define requirements in the preparation of design and construction documents
- Read architectural drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and piping plans.
- Assist construction managers with coordination issues in the field.
- Coordinate with Designers, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers to produce design drawings per project specifications.
- Prepare documents to a level consistent with set quality standards while maintaining project schedules
- Check finished drawings against markup and CAD Standards
- Researching CAD drafting / designing best practices
- Take responsibility for the development and coordination of small drawings sets.
What you bring
autocad
revit
plant 3d
bim360
associate degree
travel
- 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in AutoCAD
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Travel to client construction sites will be required of this position, not less than 20% of the year.
- 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in computer-aided drafting and design setting for food and beverage processing facilities or similar production facilities.
- Revit, Inventor experience a plus
- Experience with design of Food and Beverage processes a plus
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
- Up to 20% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
- Work with BIM360, Navisworks and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel), Computer-aided design (CAD), AutoCAD 2020 and Plant 3D
- Associate Degree is required. A bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related filed is preferred.
- 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in Plant3D, CADWorx or similar programs
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1987
Year Established
Began operations in a Springfield, MA attic and has since grown into a global leader.
750 Professionals
Global Team Size
The team spans multiple continents and handles large-scale projects.
$1.3B Annual Volume
Project Value Range
Total value of projects completed annually across various regions.
$1M-$1B Builds
Project Size Range
Facility build costs range from modest to extremely large-scale.
- A global design-build specialist focusing solely on food and beverage processing facilities.
- Offers end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction startup.
- High-profile clients include Keurig Dr Pepper, SunOpta, Meati Foods, and Smucker.
- Known for innovative plant designs such as vertical-farming salad facilities and fermentation plants for alternative proteins.
- Ranked the top food & beverage design firm nine years straight by Engineering News-Record.
- Be Responsible and Trustworthy: Let honesty and fairness guide your actions.
- Prioritize Safety: On site or in the office, safety is a key responsibility.
- Thrive as a Community: When we help and include each other, we all flourish.
- Deliver Value: Be thoughtful, efficient, and innovative to provide the best possible value.
- Build Lasting Relationships: Relationships are the glue that holds Dennis Group together.
- Be Agile: Respond rapidly by keeping an open, solution‑focused mind.
500,000 Gal
Rainwater Reuse
Rainwater reuse system collects and recirculates water for sustainable use in facilities.
100% Renewable Electricity
Energy Transition
Example project achieved 100% renewable electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
34% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Efficiency
Zero-waste-to-landfill plant reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 34%, powered entirely by renewables.
130 Tons/Day
Food Waste Recycling
Anaerobic digester processes food waste, generating biogas for energy and reducing landfill waste.
- Commitment to “Triple Bottom Line”: economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, social responsibility in all projects.
- Member of U.S. Green Building Council with full‑time director of sustainability and LEED‑accredited staff on board.
- Projects include LEED‑certified facilities (Silver, Gold) with features like rainwater reuse and low‑VOC materials.
- Energy audits, carbon‑reduction master planning, GHG emissions reporting, and rebate‑qualified efficiency upgrades are core services.
3.8/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company has a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 3.8/5 based on employee reviews.
4.0★ Asian
Employee Demographic Score
Asian employees contributed an average rating of 4.0 stars out of 5 based on 8 reviews.
4.2★ White
Employee Demographic Score
White employees contributed an average rating of 4.2 stars out of 5 based on 15 reviews.
3.9★ LGBTQ+
Employee Demographic Score
LGBTQ+ employees contributed an average rating of 3.9 stars out of 5 based on 21 reviews.
- An Employee Resource Group empowers women and allies through networking and leadership development.
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