TITLE:   Proposal Drafter                                                        

EXEMPT STATUS:  Non-Exempt                                      

SUMMARY:  Responsible for producing proposal drawings in support of the Sales department during the Proposal stage of new projects. He/She is also responsible to produce fabrication detail drawings based on the engineering design that conforms with engineering standards, specifications, ASME Code requirements, material availability, and shop practices. Utilize computer-aided design/drafting tools and techniques to perform all drafting and design requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare proposal drawings using application engineers input and references.
• Work with Sales team members to ensure drawings meet all design requirements.
• Work with a project team to enable efficient, effective and successful project execution..
• Prepare shop detail drawings based on the engineering design.
• Prepare Bill of Material's as required to complete detail drawings.
• Participate in developing new procedures and standards in the Drafting Group.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong analytical skills to perform essential job functions.
• Good communication skills.
• General understanding of boiler systems;
• Knowledge of structural steel detailing from drafting perspective.
• Basic knowledge of production welding practices.
• Strong CAD (AutoCAD (2019 preferred), 2D or 3D) skills and abilities.
• Technical software skills to keep accurate and easily accessible records; MS Suite familiarity.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Conduct self in professional manner and applies active communication skills.
• Provide fast, accurate and complete customer service at all times with all employees and management; build strong customer relationships.
• Set priorities in an efficient and timely manner to meet essential job functions and provide attention to detail.
• Apply strong organizational skills to meet simultaneous project deadlines; ability to maintain accurate and easily accessible records.
• Exercise strong problem-solving skills and apply appropriate resolutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in relationship to realistic business requirements.

Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Type on a keyboard and operate a personal computer.
• Converse over a telephone.
• Perform work within office environment.

EDUCATION:  

Technical Degree in Mechanical Drafting or Associates Degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design preferred. An equivalent combination of professional experience and education will also be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years of previous related experience preferred.