CAD Drafting Technician (AutoCAD)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings.
• Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and software to develop final drawings.
• Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine the best approach to complete drawings.
• Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments.
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices.
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar.
• Participate in CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company.
• Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review completed work products to ensure quality.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting; or graduation from an accredited high school and a minimum of one (1) year experience performing CAD drafting work in a professional setting, or equivalent education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of engineering basics, including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems.
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files.
• Experience with mechanical design.
• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD includes but is not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes.
• Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Basic understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills, including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team.
• Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.