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Geosyntec Consultants · 1 week ago

Senior CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients. They are seeking a Senior CAD Drafting Technician to support project needs by computer-aided design and drafting for various engineering design projects, including landfills and utilities.

ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 a drawing set

Manage the production of drawing sets from creation, markup and modification based on overall design

Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards

Copy detailed plans and drawings and performing non-routine complex drafting assignments

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

Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar

Assist with mentoring and overseeing CAD Drafting Technicians

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

Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing 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

Autodesk AutoCADCivil 3DGrading plansGeotechnical engineeringArcGISMicroStationStormwater managementMathematical skillsMicrosoft WindowsCommunication skills

Required

Associate's Degree in drafting and a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing CAD drafting work in a professional engineering setting, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job

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

Extensive experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD

Extensive 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

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

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

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

Preferred

Successful Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional examination within the last 3 years

Experience with stormwater management design

Experience with ArcGIS and MicroStation

Understanding of Civil 3D Annotation styles and annotation tools, basic understanding of key objects such as Surfaces, Alignments, Profiles, Profile Views, Pipe Networks and basic operations of performing Surface Analyses and Volume Calculations

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