CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Description

• Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and Civil 3D software to develop figures, drawings, and assist with developing drawing sets;
• Participate in CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company;
• Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods, and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards;
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar;
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices;
• Copy detailed plans and drawings, and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments;
• Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CAD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review completed work products to ensure quality; and
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings and assist with completing drawing sets;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Requirements

• Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
• Knowledge of landfill design. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Knowledge of stormwater management design. (preferred)
• 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. (required)
• Experience using Civil 3D, including but not limited to surfaces, alignments, profiles, profile views, cross-sections, data shortcuts, surface analyses, volume calculations, sheet set manager with fields, and coordinate systems. (required)
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (required)
• Familiarization with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) as cloud-based storage. (preferred)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team. (required)
• Minimum of Associate’s degree in Drafting. (required)
• Qualified candidate will be required to take a Geosyntec Civil 3D exam to show proficiency in the software, will be conducted during interview process.
• Understand and visualize overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings;
• Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D. (required)
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems. (required)
• Experience using the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer. (required)
• Strong reasoning and 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. (required)
• Experience using AutoCAD, including but not limited to annotation styles, multileaders, MTEXT, dimensions, scales, paper space/model space, XREFs, layers, dynamic blocks, and tool palettes. (required)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance