CAD Designer I

Location: Knoxville, TN, us

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

• Responsible for translating design concepts into detailed, accurate and actionable 2D drawings and 3D models for projects of limited scope and complexity using computer-aided design (CAD) software under the direct supervision of the assigned Project Architect or senior designer.
• Responsible for developing space plans based upon concept direction and established Pilot space planning and programmatic standards.  This includes the ability to understand and apply understanding of existing structural systems and limitations, as well as consideration for utilities.
• Provide support to other design team members under high level of direction to develop and/or alter construction documents and perform administrative tasks.
• Apply established design standards and clearly defined procedures to solve standard, non-complex problems.
• Perform quality control checks with the aid of documented quality control standards and other design team members.
• Limited responsibility for coordinating other disciplines drawings and design criteria through communication with various external vendors and consultants.
• Prepare and document drawing revisions for design/construction changes.
• Responsible for file management to include archiving, updating and managing file distribution to external teams, vendors, agencies and contracted entities.  This includes both originally prepared documents and subsequent revisions to them.
• Reviews vendor shop drawings for compliance with design intent and Pilot's standards using and applying published Quality Control checklist.
• Distributes drawings to contractors, vendors, suppliers, building officials, and company team members.
• Responsible for meeting own weekly and short-term milestones and deadlines.  Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and problem solving skills.  Ability to organize and actively progress without need for follow-up is important.
• Proficient in use of Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam and all Microsoft office suite of products.  Experience with rendering engines such as Rhino and others are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Sets or contributes to the business strategy for own team and function.
• Has no supervisory responsibilities. 
• Uses common sense and defined procedures to complete tasks in straightforward situations with supervision.
• Restricted to own department.
• Regular exchange of information
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Weekly pay
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• PTO
• Fuel Discount