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Geosyntec Consultants · 20 hours ago

CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative engineering and consulting firm that provides solutions for complex environmental and civil infrastructure challenges. They are seeking a CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D) to support project needs by utilizing Civil 3D software for various engineering design projects, including landfills and utilities.

ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and Civil 3D software to develop figures, drawings, and assist with developing drawing sets

Draft, edit, and finalize design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods, and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards

Understand and visualize overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings

Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings and assist with completing drawing sets

Copy detailed plans and drawings, and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments

Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices

Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar

Participate in CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company

Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CAD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review completed work products to ensure quality

Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Qualification

Civil 3DAutoCADDraftingCivil engineering basicsLand surveying dataStormwater managementLandfill designReasoning skillsBasic math skillsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe PDFCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of Associate's degree in Drafting

Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems

Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D

Experience using Civil 3D, including but not limited to surfaces, alignments, profiles, profile views, cross-sections, data shortcuts, surface analyses, volume calculations, sheet set manager with fields, and coordinate systems

Qualified candidate will be required to take a Geosyntec Civil 3D exam to show proficiency in the software, will be conducted during interview process

Experience using AutoCAD, including but not limited to annotation styles, multileaders, MTEXT, dimensions, scales, paper space/model space, XREFs, layers, dynamic blocks, and tool palettes

Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files

Experience using the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer

Ability to perform basic math skills including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team

Strong reasoning and communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment

Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel

Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position