Designer

About Us

StormTrap, LLC (www.StormTrap.com) is an innovative organization that provides stormwater management solutions through patent protected technology applicable to detention, retention and harvesting, treatment solutions for urban runoff and other stormwater quality requirements. Its sustainable solutions provide low impact development initiatives across the world.

StormTrap is headquartered in suburban Chicago, IL. As a continuously growing company, we actively recruit bright, result-driven professionals who are motivated by new challenges and the desire to succeed. At StormTrap, we’re passionate about what we do, and we develop our team members through education and coaching to provide them with opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. Join a team of groundbreaking professionals with a focus on stormwater management, a commitment to our environment, and a shared excitement for a sustainable future.

About the Role

The AutoCAD Designer is responsible for providing design and drafting support to a network of regional Territory Managers (TM), General Sales Managers (GSM), and/or Project Managers (PM). This position requires technical competency within the engineering and construction industry, particularly the ability to read civil engineering specifications and design plans with relevance to stormwater applications. This position works on a team with other designers to provide support. The position must be able to manage multiple projects, be an effective time manager to meet project deadlines, and effectively prioritize workload with TM’s, PM’s, and GSM’s.

Salary

From $55,000

Responsibilities

• Utilizing AutoCAD skills to create preliminary design layouts and budget estimates, approval drawings, and shop fabrication drawings following StormTrap’s design guidelines and drafting procedures
• Reviewing civil engineering plans to complete preliminary designs with general design criteria provided by TM’s and GSM’s and our CRM (Salesforce).
• Completing drawings through StormTrap’s in-house proprietary software program
• Working closely with TM’s to ensure design intent and to provide the most cost-efficient solutions to our clients and customers
• Reviewing civil engineering plans to provide a detailed set of approval drawings that will indicate all pipe connections, access openings, outlet control structures and/or other design features for each specific StormTrap system
• Preparing detailed shop drawings utilizing 2D AutoCAD while adhering to StormTrap drawing standards and utilizing engineering design matrices and guidelines
• Reviewing completed work at all phases of design for completeness and correctness
• Supporting all StormTrap departments (Marketing, Operations, Sales) by providing overall drafting and design needs

Desired Skills and Abilities

Must be results and solutions oriented, a passionate learner, embrace a teamwork approach, take ownership of their role, have a competitive mindset, and a positive attitude.

Job Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of civil drafting experience required, with stormwater industry and precast experience, a plus
• Outstanding 2D AutoCAD skills with 3D modeling experience
• Must be able to manipulate 3D models by adding openings and design features to piece part and assembly models
• Must be able to read and understand civil plan sets
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to follow direction and work with minimal supervision
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism

Travel

Company-wide meetings and/or regional meetings/events may result in occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

StormTrap offers attractive salary, incentive, and benefit packages:

• Competitive Salaries
• Performance-Based Incentive Plans
• Comprehensive Training
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Remote Options for Qualifying Positions
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Company Sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Casual Dress
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Events
• Professional Growth and Development

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.