Drafting Systems Analyst

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Individual Contributor responsible for drafting system improvements at Valmont, a Fortune 1000 company. Ensuring technology application to processes and leading project management efforts with user training.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeValley • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This Individual Contributor position is accountable for the direction and development of all new system improvements and maintenance of current systems for the drafting department
Providing system and programming support, such as trouble-shooting, testing and assisting the IT Department with the implementation of newly developed drafting programs and updates
Identification of drafting system improvement opportunities to increase output, reduce redundant processes or improve error-proofing.
Report to the VP of Engineering and have no direct or indirect reports
Some travel is required (up to 15%) both international and domestic
Apply technology to drafting processes
Analyze and translate user requirements into functional development projects
Assemble and lead work teams to develop functional specifications for the IT department
Perform project management including task identification, effort and duration estimates, task dependencies and sequencing, resource assignment and evaluation, conflict and problem resolution
Perform testing of applications to ensure conformance to specifications
Creation and presentation of user training sessions related to the department's computer graphic systems and programs
Provide technical support for users and programmers
Help maintain manuals of drafting functions
Partner with the Drafting Manager to support team productivity and solving challenging problems
Maintain a productive working relationship within the department and with all other departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred Bachelor’s with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years relevant experience
Strong understanding of computer graphics systems and programs utilized by Utility Drafting.
Must demonstrate strong project management skills
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Previous experience with Microsoft Office Products (Project / Word / Excel / Access/Powerpoint)
Demonstrate excellence with interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Acceptable prior performance and attendance record
Knowledge of L&T Steel drafting methods and processes highly preferred
Understanding of AutoLISP and the ability to write LISP routines.
Knowledge of PDM and CAD tool utilization
Good understanding of Structures Business System (IFS / Universe)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcomputer graphics systemsAutoLISPLISP routinesPDMCAD toolsdrafting system improvementstrouble-shootingtesting applicationsfunctional development

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailinterpersonal communicationverbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationconflict resolutiontraining presentationuser supportrelationship management