Civil CAD Drafter/Technician

Overview

Create, manage, and update civil engineering CAD drawings for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• drawing production
• cad standards
• turning study
• plotting
• plan editing
• coordination

Tasks

-Complete drawings and project responsibilities within acceptable timeline -Plot and scan drawings -Create project drawings and exhibit deliverables -Be responsible for presentation and overall drawing appearance and clarity -Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine drafting and CAD requirements -Apply established company, jurisdiction, and/or project cad standards -Prepare and edit plans, profiles, sections, and details from rough sketches, redline mark-ups, and verbal instruction from team members -Perform vehicular turning studies using software such as AutoTurn -Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying. -Coordinate with engineers and team members -Maintain organization of project files -Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs. -Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.

Requirements

• civil 3d
• autocad
• cad education
• 1-4 years
• communication
• teamwork

What You Bring

-For CAD Technicians, understand, model, and use Civil 3D design elements -Clear and collaborative communication skills -Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table. -Ability to develop excellent working relationships with team members -For CAD Technician, applicable and working knowledge of Civil 3D -The ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team -Minimum 1-4 years’ experience or completion of a CAD Technical education program -Proficiency in AutoCAD -Be detail oriented, organized, and have good follow-through skills

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year. -Travel accident insurance -Vision insurance with a no-premium option -Short-term disability insurance -Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave -10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service. -Medical insurance -Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option -Dependent Care FSA option -Group life insurance -Long-term disability insurance -Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass -10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members. -Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution -Dental insurance with a no-premium option -Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays -An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions

About Kpff Consulting Engineers

-Operates with a flat organizational structure, empowering local offices to innovate and respond to regional needs. -Typical projects range from high-rise buildings and bridges to site development, utilities and waterfront structures. -Specializing in structural and civil engineering, the firm tackles complex designs—be it seismic curtain walls or stormwater systems. -Has delivered award-winning work on landmark civic, corporate and infrastructure projects across the U.S. -Despite its scale, it retains a nimble, creative culture focused on practical, constructible engineering solutions.

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