CAD Technician/Designer

Our client, an engineering firm, is seeking a CAD Technician/Designer to join its team. Our client is proud to be an employee-owned Company and strives to be the choice provider of professional engineering, surveying, and infrastructure services in the design of highways, bridges, structures, geotechnical solutions, water/wastewater, and site development. Their continued success is a result of their commitment to build a talented, motivated staff that will successfully address all project- related challenges.

The CAD Technician/Designer is responsible for creating, modifying, and organizing detailed drawing packages for the engineering design, and construction utility, infrastructure, and building/site development projects.

The ideal candidate has several years of CAD software experience, understands drafting, design principles and workflows, and has a keen eye for detail. More experienced candidates will perform fieldwork and investigations to develop client relations and determine specific project needs.  If you are interested in growing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, and enjoy working with a team of detail-oriented professionals please apply.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop detailed design drawings, models, and exhibits for engineering projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers to ensure designs meet the client’s requirements.
• Revise drawings and layouts based on review-based comments.
• Develop preliminary layouts into final designs.
• Organize and maintain drawing files and project documentation.
• Develop client relations to develop project scope through site visits and meetings.
• Perform minor permitting and environmental duties.
• Project quantification and estimation
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support and feedback as needed.

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Associates degree, vocational or trade school certification, and / or equivalent work experience in CAD, drafting, or a related field.
• Previous CAD experience within engineering or related industry preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software and related tools (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Understanding of engineering and construction principles, and drafting techniques and workflows.
• Ability to interpret field layouts, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and be resourceful in finding solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and positive teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients, state and federal agencies, and other entities to design, modify and revise design packages.

• Basic Microsoft Office product knowledge and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to company standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Work Location: Onsite 5088 Washington St. W, Charleston, WV 25313
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (with the ability to flex hours by 1-2 hours on either side)
• Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional site visits and field investigations.
• Work in an office or engineering/construction environment with exposure to noise and machinery at times.

Offering:

• $18-36/hour depending on education and experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• ESOP Company
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement