CAD Drafter

Position Overview

The CAD Drafter at Pref-Tech will be responsible for preparing shop and as-built drawing packages for electronic security and surveillance projects. These include floorplan device layouts, wall-field elevations, detail diagrams (e.g., access-controlled doors, surveillance cameras, electronics enclosures, cabinet enclosures), and wiring termination diagrams. Work requires conventional drafting techniques and a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of a security integration company.

• Prepare and revise detail and design drawings for electronic security and surveillance projects under the direction of other CAD Designers, Project Managers, and Sales/Estimation team. Drawings typically include installation details of electronic equipment, wiring interconnect diagrams, device locations, and layout of equipment enclosures.
• Prepare drawings for submittal to our Project teams and customers that include printing, plotting, and binding as needed.
• Work from architectural specification drawings created by engineers and architects, as well as rough drawings and mark‑ups from Project teams.
• Design plans using AutoCAD computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) software.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to acquire device templates and to create device detail drawing templates.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess exceptional time‑management skills.

• Associate degree with drafting as primary objective with certificate of completion.
• At least 2 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Experience in the following industries is preferred: electronic security, construction, or building automation.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office 365 software tools.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Capacity to work independently.
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality.

• Experience in electronic security, construction, or building automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Competitive salary.
• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses.
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available).
• Health, dental, vision and other elective insurances.

Our office hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no set schedule for field personnel as work schedules vary depending on client needs.

• Work in a hybrid setting, spending 2 days per week in the office and the remaining days working remotely.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations (Houston, Austin, and Grand Prairie, Texas).

• Ability to perform physical tasks like walking, standing, driving.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat and rain.
• Capable of ascending and descending ladders (6–14 feet) and stairs of varying heights with minimal restrictions.
• Willingness to work from a bucket truck as required for installations and maintenance.

• Professionalism
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  Our expectations are high, we take great pride in our work, and we communicate well.
• Grit
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  We thrive on challenges. We do what it takes to get the job done.
• Right
  :
  We know what is right and do it every time.
• Intelligent Thought
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  We plan meticulously, execute decisively, and resolve issues effectively.
• Trusted Advisors
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  We are experts. We continuously develop our knowledge and transfer that knowledge to each other, our customers, and our vendors.

Within a family culture, nurture and inspire our employees to creatively resolve customer pain using the highest level of craftsmanship and service.

Preferred Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.