CAD Technician - DHI Engineering

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
• Utilize Civil 3D program to perform accurate drafting and annotation of construction drawings and exhibits
• Complete redline mark-up modifications of existing construction drawings as directed by Senior Designer or Project Manager
• Produce topographical profiles, alignments, cross sections, surfaces, earthwork volume calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project Manager
• Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans using Civil 3D program, as well as hand calculations
• Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Certification in CAD software (demonstrated experience without technical degree or certification may be considered)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D user interface and workflows including label styles, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and data shortcuts as well as basic AutoCAD drafting functions such as annotation, sheet set manager, and xrefs
• Solid understanding of the latest Autodesk Civil 3D software user interface and workflows
• Provide attention to detail and thoroughness in completing multi-step tasks
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing various design and drafting tasks
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work in a fast-paced environment and sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with residential land development or commercial site projects
• Previous experience preparing complete construction drawing plan sets related to land development projects
• Experience working with Esri ArcGIS or Geospatial data
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities