CAD Designer

Position Overview

The CAD Designer will apply standardized drawing conventions and practices to ensure the division’s continued success in achieving in‑house customer satisfaction. This is accomplished through ensuring adherence to project scope, drawing quality, and conformance to the National CAD Standards (NCS). This position will create complex technical drawings for infrastructure, ensure drafting standard compliance, coordinate multidiscipline models, perform drawing quality checks, and manage drawing revisions for fabrication and construction, acting as a bridge between conceptual design and physical implementation.

This role offers flexibility to be hybrid in office 2‑3 days per week with occasional travel to other facilities as needed.

• Produce detailed 2D technical drawings for various facility systems – Civil, Structural, Architectural, and Electrical
• Familiarity with the International Building Code (IBC), American Disabilities Act (ADA), Life Safety, city, county or state codes and interpret GIS, FEMA, & GSWCC maps and manuals
• Coordinate review of architectural drawing sets; conduct self‑checks and coordinate review of drawings with project engineers and designers for constructability, functionality, and adherence to codes/standards
• Oversee Facilities Management Systems Software; create and manage digital building plans (floor plans, layouts, assets) using software such as AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), or dedicated CAFM/IWMS tools, focusing on space optimization, maintenance tracking, asset management, and overall building efficiency from design through operations, bridging technical design with operational needs
• Administer Autodesk Vault Professional; take charge of our digital design ecosystem as the Vault administrator; manage engineering files, user roles, security permissions, and plant information—ensuring everything is organized, accessible, and secure
• Provide technical support and training to guide CAD Technicians, contribute to design standards, and ensure model integrity across disciplines (BIM coordination)
• Work with the Director of Global Facilities, Project Management Support, Design Services, Corporate Facilities and Grounds Management at a production level to ensure the effective development of the desired architectural drawing, with particular focus on Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Roofing, and Paving projects

Ability to understand Civil, Structural, Architectural drawing sets; research & synthesize city, county or state codes; understand and interpret GIS, FEMA, & GSWCC maps and manuals; understand how to organize and present a set of Construction Documents; perform design software troubleshooting necessary to keep drawing requests active and effective. Must drive up to 3 hours a day for site visits as needed.

Must manage multiple projects at a time. Must be proficient with Google and Microsoft Office products. Must communicate effectively. AutoCAD/Revit certification preferred. 3+ years’ work experience using AutoCAD/Revit beyond formal education or training. 5+ years’ experience working with Civil, Structural, Architectural or Mechanical engineers.

• Manage Work
• Solves Problems
• Initiates Action
• Learn and Apply
• Collaborates

Interior Design Manager, Global Facilities Director

This is a hybrid role, with a preference for working in the office 2–3 days per week and occasional travel to other facilities as needed. Working independently with minimal supervision. Must observe all corporate and plant safety rules and procedures when traveling to various facilities.

8 hr non‑rotating shift; hours fall to in‑punch day; observed calendar; shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.