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About TAIT
Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy! As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, we're not just shaping skylines; we're developing communities across the United States. Celebrating our 60th anniversary since our founding in 1964, TAIT leads the industry in designing master-planned communities, groundbreaking hospitality ventures, and cutting-edge urban infill projects. From industrial distribution centers to transportation networks, utilities, and public works, our work is at the forefront of progress. Join our team and unlock unparalleled career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your journey with us promises to shape the future. Embrace flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements, ensuring your success both personally and professionally. Your future begins here at TAIT.
Position Description
This position is in the Boise, ID office, working under the direction of the Project Manager. The Architectural CAD Designer takes direction from Project Managers and Job Captains to coordinate project information and to help develop schematic drawings, design development drawings, and full architectural construction documents. This position should have experience revising drawings based on "redline" comments, drawing site plans, reviewing and addressing jurisdictional comments and creating building sections, details, and elevations. The ideal candidate will have experience producing construction documents in the retail and commercial industries, and restaurant design experience is a plus.
This position would excel with someone that is versatile, innovative, and passionate about design. The position works in a fast-paced, fun, rewarding environment. Applicants should be self-motivated and product driven, with the ability to collaborate with the overall team to meet deadlines. Attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow CAD standards are essential.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Making revisions to drawings based on "redline" comments, drawing site plans, and creating building sections, details, and elevations.
- Prior use of AutoCAD drafting software is required; use of Autodesk REVIT, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Project to complete assignments.
- Attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow CAD standards are essential.
- Assist in preparing construction documents with direction from Project Managers/Job Captains.
- Assist in the preparation/coordination of entitlement packages.
- Assist with construction administration duties including RFI's, submittals,
- Full-time drafting experience in a professional setting is desired.
- Experience with site planning, producing floor plans, and drafting architectural renderings.
Minimum Education and Skills Experience- The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years' experience producing construction documents in the retail and commercial industries, and restaurant design experience is a plus.
- 2-3 years minimum experience using CAD for architectural design projects.
- Knowledge of code and building systems.
- Proficiency using AutoCAD (recent release) and Revit.
- Working knowledge of graphics software, specifically SketchUp and Photoshop
- Skilled at multitasking and working in a team environment; current experience in CA projects.
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit, stand, and work at a desk in an office environment for extended periods of time.
- Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites/ client meetings and/or plan submittals as required.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry and move plan sets that range in weight from 1lb - 20lbs with cart assistance.
Salary and BenefitsSalary range for position: $45,000/yr - $65,000/yr
BenefitsTAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT's core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you'll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:
- Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
- Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
- Dental Plans with little to no deductible
- Vision PPO plan that's accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
- Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.
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