CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Overview

Create and edit civil engineering design drawings using Civil 3D.

Key Responsibilities

• cad drafting
• design drawings
• plotter operation
• sketch analysis
• cad standards
• proofreading

Tasks

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

Requirements

• civil 3d
• autocad
• associate degree
• communication
• survey data
• construction cloud

What You Bring

-Experience using the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer. (required) -Understand and visualize overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings; -Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (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) -Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D. (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) -Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems. (required) -Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (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) -Knowledge of landfill design. (preferred) -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. -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 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) -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.

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About Geosyntec Consultants

-Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges. -Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues. -Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management. -Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development. -Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems. -Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-take a geosyntec civil 3d proficiency exam during the interview.

Visa Sponsorship

-no h-1b visa lottery or employment‑based green card sponsorship is available.