CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Description

• Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings;
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar; and
• Participate in CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company.
• Working collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality.
• Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and software to develop final drawings;
• Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards;
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices;
• Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments;
• Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings;

Requirements

• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (preferred)
• 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. (preferred)
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team. Strong 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)
• Basic understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer. (required)
• Associate degree in Drafting; or high school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year experience performing CAD drafting work in a professional setting; or equivalent education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. (required)
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems is (preferred).
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills 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 with stormwater management design. (preferred)
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects. (preferred)
• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD. Knowledge of AutoCAD includes but is not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes. (required)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance