AutoCAD Technician

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About Us

Since 1991, ORS has led the way in anticipating and responding to diverse client requirements in the construction industry. Time and experience have enabled us to create significant additional value in our projects with the blending of nine distinct specialist design and build services.

Over the decades, we have developed trusted, lasting partnerships with our property developer, international project funding agency, local authority, government agency and private clients. Our end-to-end project collaboration with stakeholders, architects, design teams and contractors ensures excellent, innovative solutions.

We are proud to have been recognised as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work for the 6th consecutive year in 2024. This year, we have also been awarded IBDA's Best Company to Work For and received the GPTW Team Award.

In 2022, we were honoured to win the Best Hybrid Way of Working award by Great Place to Work and the IBDA's Mental Health & Wellbeing Initiative of the Year award.

At ORS, our people-centric culture drives everything we do. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment that nurtures and empowers our employees.

About The Role

This role will suit candidates who are looking for the next step in their career within an established design team. The successful candidate will collaborate with other senior technicians to create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD & Civil 3D. You will participate in the revision and updating of drawings based on feedback from engineers, subcontractors, or clients. You will assist in the preparation of conceptual sketches, initial design layouts to detailed road designs.

About You

As an AutoCAD Technician, you will be an integral part of our established design team. You will assist senior members of the team in translating conceptual ideas, specifications, and inputs into comprehensive, clear, and accurate drawings using appropriate software. Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating on the revision and updating of drawings throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations, and delivering high-quality design drawings in a timely manner.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Engineering/Construction CAD or relevant field.
• Drafting experience using AutoCAD for civil or roads projects.
• A minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting work.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge & experience of civil 3D an advantage but not necessary.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic design team.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards is a plus.

What's in it for you?

Benefits

Aside from our people, culture and mission, there are a variety of additional benefits that help make ORS a great place to work:

• Our award-winning hybrid working model.
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer.
• Certified Best Workplace with Great Place to Work for six years running (2018-2024).
• Attractive rewards framework (option includes pension, health cash plan, additional annual leave and much more).
• Competitive market salary.
• Professional memberships, paid by the company at chartered level or equivalent.
• Opportunities to work across our multiple disciplines.
• Weekly events (CPD's, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers and fun team activities).
• Parental, paternity and maternity leave schemes.
• High impact working environment with a flat and non-bureaucratic organisational structure.
• Opportunity to be part of a team that is growth-focused and ambitious.

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths, views and experiences.

Entry level

Full-time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Construction