CAD Designer
NextGen Security
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Job Summary
Company
NextGen Security LLC
Location
Dallas, TX
Industries
Security and Surveillance
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Years of Experience
0 – 3 years of experience (with Associate’s Degree or equivalent Certificate)
Career Level
Entry-Level / Mid-Level
Exemption
Exempt
CAD Designer
What we’re looking for:
NextGen Security is seeking a CAD Designer to join our fast growing and dynamic team.
What you’ll be doing:
This individual will work closely with the CAD Supervisor, Engineers, Account Managers, and Project Managers to create detailed drawing packages for various clients, assemble project documentation, handle in-house permitting activities for the Dallas-area, and provide support to other various offices throughout the region. This individual will focus strictly on 2D design drawings using AutoCAD but may need to work with SOLIDWORKS on custom 3D printing projects as required. This position will be based in the Dallas office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM.
What you bring to the table:
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent Certificate in Drafting & Design (or 2 years equivalent work experience).
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2018 or higher (knowledge of AutoCAD Dynamic Scales & Blocks is a plus).
- Proficient in creating and editing 2D technical drawings.
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS or other 3D printing software is a plus but not required.
- Experience with Floor Plans, Riser Diagrams & Wiring Schematics.
- Ability to work independently & productively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to support multiple projects & meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate & communicate efficiently with all offices in the region.
- Ability to use and maintain a plotter.
- Ability to perform occasional duties in the field (Field Surveys, Project Meetings).
- Ability to work & understand International Codes for permitting under various jurisdictions.
- Ability to work Overtime when required.
- Experience with Windows 10 Operating Systems.
- Experience with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio).
What we bring to the table:
- Compensation based upon background and experience
- Full benefits package
- Vacation
- Cell phone Allowance
- 401(k) Match
We are an equal opportunity employer and drug- free workplace. Pre-employment drug screens and background checks will be conducted. Employees are subject to appropriate routine drug screens, based on job classification.
Application Process
Please submit your resume, references and your requested salary range when applying for this position to below.
More About Us
NextGen Security is an electronic security systems integrator that offers commercial and industrial companies best in class industry knowledge, engineering design, implementation, management and on-going maintenance services. Our company accomplishes this by hiring only the most experienced and best-qualified talent the security industry has to offer. Management team and staff members have 10-25 years of commercial and industrial security industry expertise with single site, multi-facility, plant-wide, campus-wide, regional, national and international security projects. If that wasn’t convincing enough, check out what our employees say about working at NextGen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQVPTlAlJM
Notice To Employment / Recruitment Agents
Employment / Recruitment agents may only submit candidates for vacancies only if they have written authorization to do so from NextGen Security’s HR department. Any agency candidate submission may only be submitted to positions opened to the agency through openings available via NextGen Security’s website. NextGen Security will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a contract communication in place between the Employment / Recruitment agents and NextGen Security, and only if the candidate is submitted via approval from NextGen Security’s HR department. Candidates submitted or presented by Employment / Recruitment Agents without a full approval from NextGen Security’s HR department shall not be deemed to form part of any Engagement for which the Agency may claim remuneration.
Benefits
- 401(k)
About this role
NextGen Security, an electronic security systems integrator serving commercial and industrial clients, is hiring a CAD Designer for their Dallas office on a contract basis. You'll work in-house Monday through Friday, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and account managers to produce detailed drawing packages and project documentation for security system installations across the region.
Your primary focus will be creating 2D technical drawings in AutoCAD 2018 or higher, with expertise in floor plans, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics. You'll also handle permitting activities for Dallas-area projects, manage plotters, and occasionally work with SOLIDWORKS for custom 3D printing jobs. The role requires you to juggle multiple projects and deadlines while working independently, supporting regional offices, and occasionally attending field surveys or project meetings. You should be comfortable with International Codes for permitting across different jurisdictions and prepared to work overtime when needed.
To qualify, you need an Associate's Degree or equivalent certificate in Drafting & Design (or two years of equivalent work experience), solid proficiency in AutoCAD, and experience with Windows 10 and MS Office. SOLIDWORKS experience is a plus but not required. NextGen offers compensation based on your background, a full benefits package including vacation, cell phone allowance, and 401(k) match. The position is subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $120,000
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