Design Drafter

Drafting Designer – Roanoke, Virginia

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.

In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the heart of Titan America’s operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.

Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.

Titan America has an excellent opportunity for a Drafting Designer to join our Corporate Engineering Division supporting the Project Management Office. This position will assist project engineers with AutoCAD, related tasks to facilitate the creation of CAD files and drawing packages for various projects. This position will report directly to the Corporate Director of the Project Management Office at the Corporate Engineering of Titan America.

The position will be in Roanoke, Virginia.

Responsibilities include:

• Proficiency in CAD software and good knowledge of 3D scanning and modelling tools.
• Create and modify 3D model.
• Using CAD software and modelling tools to create rough sketches as well as detailed drawings (including plans, elevations, sections, and connection details)
• Complete site layouts based on project specifications.
• Estimating material quantities and costs.
• Use predesigned templates to complete construction drawing packages.
• Develop databases and/or libraries to optimize re-use of existing data.
• Setting up drawing formats and configuration files.
• Assist in the development of design standards.
• Being able to evaluate the topography of a site to recommend areas requiring grading.
• Evaluate vendors and contractors’ proposals for alignment with project Request for Proposal in terms of design/drawings.
• Evaluate vendor and contractors’ submittals for alignment with project specifications and completeness of information needs in terms of design/drawings.
• Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to design challenges, conflicts, and clashes.
• Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions, and Requests for Information.
• Research design codes related to project requirements.
• Demonstrating knowledge of MSHA and OSHA Regulations as they pertain to the plants we serve.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications and experience:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree or 5-10 years of similar and relevant experience required. Experience in the cement industry or other heavy industrial applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software and 3D scanning and modeling tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of engineering design principles
• Self-motivated, willing/able to take initiative, works well with others in a team environment.
• Diligent organizational skills and proven ability to simultaneously work on several fast-paced projects.
• written and oral communications skills
• Interpersonal skills to work within a team, taking direction from Project Managers and Engineers
• Design management skills to complete error-free work within the required timeframe.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop creative solutions.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.