Civil Staff Technician

About the role

This is an entry-level technician position responsible for routine functions associated with the creation and maintenance of civil engineering related drawings and construction plans. All technical work is performed under direct supervision and is reviewed upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Employ knowledge of the latest AutoCAD and Civil 3D software systems to develop preliminary and final plans, topographic and base maps, contour maps, site layouts, and other documents using existing drawings, field notes, field surveys, property descriptions, construction notes, aerial images, and electronic file data.
• Utilize Civil 3D software for basic functions such as creating surfaces, alignments, profiles, project plan sets, and basic site design (with supervision).
• Create and revise project plan sets as instructed by the supervising engineer or project manager.
• Apply basic civil engineering concepts and company standards while drafting.
• Confer with supervising engineer or project manager regularly to determine and/or clarify project details.
• Analyze and solve engineering-related problems and perform representative engineering computations under direct supervision.
• Perform project-related research with moderate direction from the supervising engineer or project manager.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Two-year degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field required.
• Basic knowledge of the practical application of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to produce civil engineering-related plans and documents.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office software.
• Moderate understanding and working knowledge of printing, copying, and plotting equipment.
• Ability to complete tasks on a deadline while maintaining accurate, professional, and standardized results.
• Ability to manage one’s own time, multi-task, and prioritize while working under pressure.
• Ability to coordinate with a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines.
• Skills associated with active listening, reading, and critical thinking.
• Ability to interpret electronic information, project mark-ups, contour drawings, aerial mapping, and construction plans.