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Geosyntec Consultants · 4 days ago

CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm focused on addressing environmental and civil infrastructure challenges. They are seeking a CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D) to perform computer-aided design and drafting for civil and geotechnical engineering projects, contributing from conceptual design through construction.

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Responsibilities

Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings
Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and software to develop final drawings
Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards
Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings
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; and
Participate in CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company
Working collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality

Qualification

Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DCAD draftingCivil engineering basicsGrading plansStormwater management designMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe PDFMathematical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associate degree in Drafting; or high school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year experience performing CAD drafting work in a professional setting; or equivalent education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD. Knowledge of AutoCAD includes but is not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes
Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Basic understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer
Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills 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 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

Preferred

Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems
Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects
Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files
Experience with stormwater management design

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Well-being programs to support you and your family

Company

Geosyntec Consultants

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Geosyntec is a full-service consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (47)
2024 (50)
2023 (26)
2022 (39)
2021 (23)
2020 (18)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2022-05-10Acquired

Leadership Team

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Peter Zeeb
Senior Principal, President and CEO
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