CAD Technician (AutoCAD) - Civil projects

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings for civil and site design projects
• 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
• Collaborate to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company
• Work collaboratively with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare design drawings and details
• Review completed work products to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelors in Drafting and Design Technology preferred; or High school diploma and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing AutoCAD 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 is a plus
• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD is required
• Experience in Civil3d is preferred
• 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
• Able to provide status updates independently
• Be quality-minded and client-focused

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401K plan