What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technician position at Sinacola?
At Sinacola, we are not just another company. We are a 100% employee-owned organization, fostering a strong team atmosphere where everyone shares in the success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you are seeking a career that combines personal growth, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
The CAD Technician will perform a variety of duties related to the review and analysis of field and construction plan data, 3D surface modeling, plan quantity verifications as well as other survey functions.
Responsibilities:
- Working alongside other CAD team members, or independently, to generate accurate survey data for field crews and machine control systems.
- Tracking project RFI’s, Change Orders, and Addendums while maintaining up to date field files.
- Documenting all CAD and plan errors for RFI’s.
- Utilizing current CAD platforms, plans, and common sense to create 3D surface models, calculate bridge structures, drainage runs, utilities etc.
- Creating cut/fill reports and plotting exhibits for survey managers.
- Tracking time spent on projects for budgeting purposes.
- Creating roadway corridors.
- Preparing drawing with high precisions and as per scale.
- Creating and maintain project alignments, profiles, tie-ins etc.
- Utilizing COGO and other survey methodology (bearings – distances) to generate usable survey points, maps, 3D surface models and 3D line work.
Qualifications and skills:
- Associates or technical school degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a survey technician role with the ability to create and maintain 3D roadway models and calculate all aspects of a civil construction site including bridges, walls, drainage etc. required.
- Survey experience in a crew chief type role is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans for generating field layout data.
- Working knowledge of 3D surfaces, the ability run quantity reports and surface grade checks.
- Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and requirements of a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is mandatory.
- Accurately preform survey computations and mapping for roadway, drainage, utilities, bridges, walls and more.
- Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, be a problem solver, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, and precise.
- Ability to fully understand and follow highly complex oral and written instructions.
- Familiar with files such as LandXML, .csv, .dwg, .dgn, .ttm, .dtm, .tin, .vce, .vcl, etc.
- Knowledge of Bentley Microstation Inroads/Geopak Software.
- Knowledge of Trimble Business Center software and Site Positioning equipment both GPS and robotic total stations.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Bilingual is a plus.
- Heavy Civil experience, required.
- 3 years’ experience required in one or more of the following:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Carlson Civil – Survey
- Bentley Micro Station
- Terra-Model
- Trimble Business Center HCE
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, you can directly benefit from the company's success.
- Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
Join our team at Sinacola and become part of a company that is leaving its mark on the world. If you are ready to bring your best self, grow your skills, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in “Leaving our mark on the world.”
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Trimble Business Center: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
