CAD Technician - Civil, Iowa

Job Summary/Objective

Are you ready to take the first step in building a career that shapes communities and infrastructure? Do you have a passion for design, a sharp eye for detail, and a drive to learn from experienced professionals? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. We’re looking for an entry-level CAD Technician who’s eager to be part of a collaborative team that brings engineering projects to life. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to the design and drafting of real-world civil infrastructure. Whether you're a recent graduate of a drafting or engineering technology program or someone with a year or two of experience looking to grow, we want to meet you. Our team values mentorship, technical development, and providing our CAD technicians with a clear path forward.

Responsibilities

• Design and drafting of engineering plans.
• Complete quantity calculations as directed by engineer.
• Works under the guidance of engineers and project managers to complete assigned drafting tasks.
• Understands and follows the company’s standard CADD procedures for layering and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
• Prepares engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CADD software programs.
• Maintains schedules and offers progress reports.
• Revises or changes drawings, and completes simple calculations with specific instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent minimum

• Associates Degree or equivalent preferred
• 1 Years of civil engineering design related experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Autodesk Products (Civil 3D)

• Previous experience with Bentley Products (Microstation, GeoPak, OpenRoads, OpenBridge, etc.) preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to take direction and express understanding of the directions received.

Compensation

The estimated compensation range for this position is $22 to $30 per hour. This range is just an estimate for this posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401k Employer Match

Company Summary

Kirkham Michael is an award-winning multi-disciplined civil engineering firm dedicated to the success of our clients. We provide full-service engineering from concept to final design and construction engineering services. Kirkham Michael provides integrated engineering and construction services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We are a dynamic firm focused on our clients’ success and we fulfill project and program needs from initial concept through implementation with innovative, yet practical solutions. We employ results-oriented professionals in offices throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. Kirkham Michael continually invests in our people and their skills to maximize the value delivered to our clients. Our engineering expertise, clear communications, and commitment to our clients’ success have been proven time and again on successful projects throughout the region.

We provide career growth opportunities and recognize and reward an individual's contributions, efforts, and teamwork. Kirkham Michael is a great place to work where you can achieve both your professional and personal goals. Kirkham Michael offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We have an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401K plan, professional membership and tuition reimbursement program, an employee assistance program, and a flexible spending account.

At Kirkham Michael, employees are rewarded based on performance. You create your own destiny!

Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.