CAD Technicians – Civil/Structural - Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2021 CLOSED ON 3/19/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technicians – Civil/Structural - Junior Level position at Moffatt & Nichol?

Moffatt & Nichol is actively looking for junior level CAD Technicians. New hires may be seated in any of the offices listed above. The successful CAD Technicians will draft and revise detailed drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation for use in planning, permitting, reports, and various construction documents. You will work on infrastructure projects in the areas of ports and harbors, coastal, environmental, water resources, urban waterfronts and marinas, bridges, rail, and/or buildings.

Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory firm of 800 employees in 40 offices and 7 countries. We provide practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, and urban development markets around the world. We are a multidiscipline professional services firm with specialized expertise in structural, coastal, and civil engineering; environmental sciences; economics analysis; inspection and rehabilitation; and program management solutions.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Transform initial rough designs and mark-ups into finished working documents
  • Draft detailed drawings of structures and installations such as cargo terminals, marinas, wharfs, bulkhead walls, and coastal structures (beaches, revetments, breakwaters and jetties)
  • Compute volumes of excavations and fill for dredging and earthmoving projects
  • Assist designers and senior technicians with preparation of engineering drawing packages

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

  • Associates degree or equivalent in relevant discipline required
  • 2 - 4 years of related heavy civil or infrastructure project experience required
  • AutoCAD, MicroStation or Revit experience required
  • Knowledge of material properties
  • Understanding and application of CAD standards
  • Good numeracy, geometry, and computer skills
  • SolidWorks and/or, Civil 3D experience preferred
  • Understanding of construction methods
  • All considered applicants will be required to take and pass software proficiency assessments
  • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Physical demands:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.


Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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