CAD Technician III

Utilizes AutoCAD Civil 3D software to provide non-technical drafting support to engineers by preparing layouts, plan and profiles, and detail drawings. Makes simple decisions but refers most questions/problems to engineers or supervisor. Has a solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology. Possesses mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.  Complete a full set of CAD drawings, layouts and understand basic utility design.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full Comprehension of a one-line design and all types of utilities
• Create Base Drawing from One-Line Design independently for the following projects
  • Subdivision Plans
  • Roadway
  • Detention
  • Mass Grading
  • Clearing
• Recognize Utility Conflicts and make recommendations
• Full comprehension of drainage calcs and Drainage Area Map
• Prepare independently a Grading Layout in Land and Site development
• Prepare independently grading Layouts
• Importing Google Earth images to scale for design purposes
• Capable of reading a plat and all components effectively
• Understanding of survey topo
• Prepare a full set of Water, Sewer, Drainage and Roadway plans with minimal mistakes independently
• Create a set of Detention pond plans and understand all components
• Calculate Detention and Mitigation Volumes
• Calculate and create CUT/FILL reports for Roadway Excavation and Manipulation
• Calculate CUT/FILL reports for Mass Grading
• Proficient in Modeling
• Topo vs Design
• As-builts vs Design
• Subdivision Grading
• Mass Grading
• Detention Basin Modeling
• Participate in Training CAD I & CAD II Techs, as well as entry level EITs.
• Attend majority of assigned Land Services Grub and Grows
• Creates CAD drawings for site and land development, water and wastewater plants, utility districts, public works, transportation, and municipal department.
• Identify and implement production efficiencies.
• Able to work independently from project managers.
• Identifies potential design conflicts and applies innovative problem solving to determine solutions for project managers.
• Continuously updates CAD standards manual.
• Work with project team to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software.
• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications.
• Knowledgeable of standard drafting practices and procedures.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a professional office environment.

Education, certification and experience:

• Must have strong understanding of AutoCAD 2015.

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both orally and in writing.
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to operate office productivity machinery.
• May require the ability to position his or herself to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands and may change at any time with or without notice.