Civil CAD Technician

About the role

You will be crucial in supporting our survey and construction projects. Work collaboratively with superintendents, surveyors, and project managers to deliver accurate, high-quality CAD drawings and technical designs specifically for construction. Your contributions help ensure that projects are built precisely, comply with regulations, and are executed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Strong proficiency in MicroStation or other CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to modify CAD drawings for survey and construction projects.
• Capture and revise detailed technical drawings from the owner for transportation, municipal, and land/site development projects.
• Work closely and collaborate with project managers, surveyors, owners' engineers, and superintendents to understand project requirements.
• Create precise survey drawings, cross sections, 3D models, volume calculations, typical section templates, and other project documentation.
• Perform quality checks on all drawings to ensure compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulations.
• Assist with design and quantity calculations to support project planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively to maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Assist in preparing construction plans, technical documents, and other deliverables.
• Perform field checks, if needed, to ensure data accuracy for ongoing survey and construction work.
• Help maintain organized project files and documentation for easy access and future reference.
• Create 3D machine control models for field equipment using plans provided by engineers and other forms, ensuring accuracy with existing conditions.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow specific directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform various tasks and duties that may change often as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in various weather conditions, including temperatures over 85 and below 40 degrees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• See and hear well (naturally or with correction).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Drafting, or a related field from an accredited institution (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or OpenRoads software.
• 5 years of experience in the field of Civil CAD drafting.

This is a safety-sensitive position.