CAD Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Draft plans, and detailed drawings for specialty projects, such as- Civil Construction, Environmental Remediation, Demolition, and Geotechnical Construction.
• Interpret engineering PDF plan sets, rough sketches or notes, to produce drawings using computer assisted drafting systems (CAD), mainly: AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Agtek.
• Incorporate data from topographical surveys, and geophysical reports to prepare drawings.
• Calculate weights, “cut and fill” volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.
• Make calculations for excavation tonnage, and earth-moving operations.
• Use mathematics to solve problems, and the knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Prepare drawing “take-offs” calculating construction volume quantities from existing design drawings.
• Draw technical cross-sections, plan and profiles, topographical 3D contour surfaces, grading excavation, demolition plans, site plans, maps, diagrams, using engineering plans, surveys, and field data.
• Draw slurry walls, cut-off wall profiles, elevations, and submittal drawings.
• Create Excel spreadsheets, for Volume calculations, Stations, Northing & Easting, Elevations, Point descriptions, etc.
• Create and manipulate comma delimited text files for transferal to field personnel or third-party engineering.
• Create CAD Template Styles for drawings, Title-Blocks, and implement CAD Standard procedures.
• Write reports and written procedures using Microsoft Word.
• Prepare As-Built documentation for submittal processes; calculate final As-Built quantities for payment submittals.
• Estimate quantities from design drawings, to be used for bidding projects, and prepare proposal drawings, along with technical documentation.
• Assist Project Managers with field design changes, engineering change orders on projects, and provide adjustments as necessary.
• Explain drawings to production or construction teams and interact with engineering personnel.
• Create work project binders; create CDs for all projects; file documentation; plot / print drawings sets.
• Organize the electronic file directory structure, clean-up, catalog projects, and archive directories.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and knowledge of data collection and analysis.
• Expertise in the Land Survey industry and problem-solving, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CAD Technology, drafting, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience as a CAD Technician within the engineering or construction industry.
• Experience with CAD drawing systems, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trimble Business Center preferred.

Perks And Benefits

Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more. We support a flexible work model for most non-craft positions and provide additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.