CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D) to support project needs in one of our Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, Tallahassee) offices.

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 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 reviewing completed work products to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting; or high school diploma 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 civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files
• Experience with stormwater management design
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems
• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD
• 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