CAD Drafter 5

About the role

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level drafting services using CAD software and Civil3D for a variety of civil engineering, permitting, and survey related tasks.
• Exercise a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and judgment.
• Mentor other with less experience.
• Work well with others, provide constructive feedback to those with less experience, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
• Led the production of and provides quality control for the following: Plan sheets, Exhibits, Back checks all redlines and instructions have been incorporated, Reviews all assigned deliverables for consistency, Compiles, updates, and reviews milestone submittal plan sets.
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentors others on above. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Expertly applies the following drafting standards with advanced skill: Drafting fundamentals, CAD standards for DOWL and DOWL clients (e.g., Cities, Counties, States, Federal), Accurately interpreting redlines and updating CAD drawings and details, Creating new sheets for projects and keeping work product organized in multiple layered files (e.g., xrefs).
• Understands client drafting preferences and requirements. Stays current on innovative practices and suggests workflow adjustments to implement positive change.
• Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred
• 10 years of experience required
• 9 years of experience with advanced degree
• Autodesk/Bentley certifications preferred

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Bluebeam Revu - Advanced Proficiency
• Revit and/or other BIM software - Advanced Proficiency
• OpenRoads Proficiency - Preferred
• Advanced Proficiency in one or both major civil engineering CAD Platforms (Autodesk and Civil 3D; or Microstation)

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution)
• Flexible spending account
• Dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care account
• Employee assistance program
• A 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $35.26 - $52.89. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

Schedule

Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL.