CAD Technician I & II

Utilizes AutoCAD Civil 3D software to provide non-technical drafting support to engineers by preparing layouts, plan and profiles, and detail drawings. Has a solid understanding of drafting techniques. Possesses mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.  Must be able to understand verbal instructions from lead designer.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Nation CAD standard and formats
• Process basic verbal instruction from lead designer, EIT, PM or CAD Tech

• Create Cover, HCER, Notes, & Details for all projects
• Prepare Sheet Set per project and Print construction plans
• Add Fields and Links to drawings
• Preparing Alignments
• Print Construction Plans
• Address red line drawings as well as mark-ups
• Follow company specific CAD standards for drawing setup, scaling, labeling, dimensioning
• Label Plan & Profiles and Layouts with live labeling
• Attend majority of 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.
• Creates plan and profile sheets and exhibits.
• Creates and modifies map exhibits for special assignment.
• Work with project team to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Make corrections to the drawings as requested by the senior staff.

• Sets up and maintains an organized file system for production drawings.

• 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.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a professional office environment.

Education, certification and experience:

• Must have strong understanding of AutoCAD (0-1 years).

• 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.

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.