Civil Drafter III at ACO, Inc. – Mentor, Ohio

Provide expert technical design assistance to customers, ensuring optimal solutions and support for their projects.

Civil Drafter III - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Support:
  1. Identify the best product solution for projects
  2. Advice on installation recommendations and procedures
  3. Provide hydraulic information and advice; help solve on-site problems
• Database Management:
  1. Maintain Technical Services Information database (Dynamics)
  2. supply requirements and file maintenance
  3. Identify areas of improvement and discuss with Department Manager
  4. Design Services:
     1. Provide design services
     2. Submittal Packages including plan drawings, details, product information, and written specifications
     3. Material take-offs based on project plan set and ACO drawing sets
     4. Technical calculations for product specification
  5. Provide materials list for distributors customer service departments
  6. Project Coordination:
  7. Gather, verify and communicate information on projects to the appropriate personnel
  8. Collaboration:
     1. Works closely with Inside Sales Representatives and Area Sales Managers to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution
     2. Ability to work independently and with a team

Civil Drafter III - Competencies:

Civil Drafter III - Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm except company designated holidays

Civil Drafter III - Education and Experience:

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or education combined with experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional Experience:
  1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the civil design profession
  2. Project experience specifying manufactured stormwater products preferred

Civil Drafter III - Essential Skills and Qualifications

To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in each essential duty. The following qualifications represent the level of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Document Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret civil engineering construction documents is paramount
• Comprehension: Capacity to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Technical Writing: Competence in writing technical correspondence
• Presentation Skills: Aptitude for effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers, clients, and colleagues
• Problem-Solving: Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Software Proficiency:
  • Skilled in using AutoCAD 2021 or higher
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Competence in MS Office Suite of Products
• Technical Analysis: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical or governmental procedures

Civil Drafter III - Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Mobility: Occasionally required to stand or walk
• Seated Work: Primarily required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Dexterity: Consistently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Communication: Frequently required to talk or hear
• Lifting: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.