CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)
Geosyntec Consultants
Create and edit civil engineering drawings using Civil 3D for environmental projects
20 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
cad drafting
civil 3d
plotter ops
cad standards
quality review
sketch analysis
- Copy detailed plans and drawings, and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments;
- Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and Civil 3D software to develop figures, drawings, and assist with developing drawing sets;
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
- Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods, and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards;
- 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;
- Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CAD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review completed work products to ensure quality; and
- Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar;
- Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings and assist with completing drawing sets;
What you bring
work authorization
associate degree
civil 3d
autocad
construction cloud
stormwater
- 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.
- 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)
- Qualified candidate will be required to take a Geosyntec Civil 3D exam to show proficiency in the software, will be conducted during interview process.
- Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems. (required)
- Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D. (required)
- Knowledge of stormwater management design. (preferred)
- Minimum of Associate’s degree in Drafting. (required)
- Familiarization with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) as cloud-based storage. (preferred)
- 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)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (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)
- Understand and visualize overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings;
- Experience using the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer. (required)
- Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (required)
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team. (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)
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Interview process
- take a geosyntec civil 3d proficiency exam during the interview process.
- must have existing u.s. work authorization; h‑1b or green‑card sponsorship not available.
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Company
Overview
- 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.
- Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
- Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
- We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
- We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
- We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
- Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
- Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
- Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.
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