We’re looking for a CAD Technician to join our growing engineering team in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you’ll support civil engineering and land development projects by producing accurate drawings and technical plans, coordinating with project engineers, and ensuring compliance with design standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform routine assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations
Utilize Civil 3D program to perform accurate drafting and annotation of construction drawings and exhibits
Complete redline mark-up modifications of existing construction drawings as directed by Senior Designer or Project Manager
Produce topographical profiles, alignments, cross sections, surfaces, earthwork volume calculations, and grading plans with assistance from Senior Designer or Project Manager
Prepare quantity take-offs from conceptual drawings and final construction plans using Civil 3D program, as well as hand calculations
Work under guidance of engineers or senior designers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime
Ability to travel overnight
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Certification in CAD software (demonstrated experience without technical degree or certification may be considered)
Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D user interface and workflows including label styles, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and data shortcuts as well as basic AutoCAD drafting functions such as annotation, sheet set manager, and xrefs
Solid understanding of the latest Autodesk Civil 3D software user interface and workflows
Provide attention to detail and thoroughness in completing multi-step tasks
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing various design and drafting tasks
Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work in a fast-paced environment and sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of experience working with residential land development or commercial site projects is preferred
Previous experience preparing complete construction drawing plan sets related to land development projects is preferred
Experience working with Esri ArcGIS or Geospatial data is a plus