CAD Designer/Civil Engineering Technician

Schnabel provides expertise and design for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects worldwide. As a growing, mid-size company with 600 employees and 30 offices, Schnabel offers big-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness. Our designers, innovators, and industry experts have successfully tackled projects in remote locations, challenging environments, and for communities large and small across the U.S. and in over 130 countries.

We’re an ENR Top 250 Design Firm and we regularly provide engineering services on projects that lead to awards for our clients. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel is an employee-owned firm that gives employees the opportunity to share financially in the growth of the company.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Alpharetta, GA office is seeking a CAD Designer/Civil Engineering Technician to support our dam and geotechnical engineering group. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong multi-disciplinary team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare 2D CAD drawings (plans, profiles, sections, and details) for contract documents based on input and guidance from engineers and other design staff and in accordance with internal drafting standards.
• Maintain drawing files, CAD standards, and other digital files in accordance with internal procedures.
• Prepare 3D models for displaying complex features or structures.
• Prepare graphics for engineering reports, professional papers, and presentations.
• Participate in professional trainings to develop and implement new skills related to the various disciplines of work.
• Perform training of other technical staff on drafting standards and procedures.
• Use architectural and engineering scales.
• Create new drawings from historical as-built drawings and records.
• Read and interpret drawings and mark-ups.
• Self-check work for completeness and accuracy.

Required Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-4 years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D in a civil design capacity.
• Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, including experience in developing drawing sets and figures from base data (i.e. survey, GIS, point cloud, engineering sketches, etc.), and based on engineering input and guidance.
• Critical thinking and the ability to begin and progress designs.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and flexible to changes in work assignments as changes occur in project needs.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 2 years of drafting/design experience at a consulting engineering firm or production design organization.
• Experience in other software including Autodesk Revit, ArcGIS, SketchUp, and Solidworks.
• Experience with BIM
• Candidates are requested to submit a portfolio of their work with their application.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to safely negotiate construction sites.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

The compensation range for this position is between $27.19 to $35.30/hour. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)