Design CAD Technician

Capable of leading a small team and coordinating production work with the EIT’s and cad operators under the supervision of PE, PM or Plan Production PM. Recognizing and utilizing best Cad practices for efficiency of production.  Capable of understanding design in order to coordinate and produce a full set of construction plans.  A good understanding of conceptual site layout; utility design; roadway design; site grading design; storm drain design; storm water management design; water and sanitary sewer main design; soil erosion and sedimentation control design; floodplain studies; permitting and entitlement support; and construction support.  Designer shall be qualified to perform some design task at the direction of the PM.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Master abilities of CAD Technician I-IV.
• Identifies potential design conflicts and applies innovative problem solving to determine solutions for project managers.
• Full knowledge of all agency design criteria
• Create preliminary design for “one- designs” with no assistance.
• Responsible for back checking CAD Tech work
• Read and interpret an earthwork model and be able provide review mark ups to make sure model is correct.
• Research plans
• Mentors and assists with training EITs and Interns
• Ensure compliance of quality standards in CAD drawings.
• Ensure that Junior CAD Technicians are trained and follow established CAD standards;
• Coordinate weekly CAD needs with Project Managers / CAD Techs on your team;
• Manage general QA/QC of CAD work performed by CAD Techs on your team;
• Set up and manage CAD workspace for projects;
• Work with other CAD Techs on your team on redline drafting;
• Efficient and accurate drafting with adherence to CAD standards;
• Coordinate drawing files and electronic transmittals with Clients;
• Project Design (within skill set and direction of Project Manager or Project Engineer);

• Attend majority of Land Services Grub and Grow

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.
• Has a solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology.
• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications.
• Possesses mechanical aptitude with ability to complete mathematical calculations.
• Knowledgeable of standard drafting practices and procedures.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and manage time.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a professional office environment.

Education, certification and experience:

• Must have strong understanding of AutoCAD.

• 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.
• 5-9 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 regarding project designs and progress.
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office and operate office productivity machinery, such as computers, scanners, printers, etc.
• 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 when using design software.

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.