What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cadd Technician position at NV5?
Overview
NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.The Computer Aided Drafter/Designer is proficient in preparing construction drawings and documents for multiple public works infrastructure systems, including potable water transmission and distribution pipelines, sewer collection systems, sewer lift stations, water pumping stations, roadwork, traffic control including physical layouts, elevations, schematics, and standard details and detailed connection. Cadd technicians have a basic understanding of project requirements and work with a team with designers and engineers applies information electronic drawing files.
Responsibilities
Dependent upon skill level will determine the level of I, II or III title.
- Use computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation, as well as technical handbooks, utility standards, tables, and calculators
- Confer with design engineers and other staff members to resolve problems and create construction documents
- Learn to prepare quantity take-offs in a professional and organized manner
- Work under the direction of senior designers and engineers
- Meet client and NV5’s requirements and standards
- Manage and maintain design records and files
- Complete as-built drawings
- Have confidence in ability to fulfill assignments that require independent judgment and evaluation
- Able to work semi-independently with little supervision
- Develop career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced designers and engineers
- Based on timely, accurate completion of work
- This position requires sitting for extensive periods of time
- Must be able to visually interpret complex drawings
Qualifications
Education:
- 1-5 years’ experience in the water, sewer, underground utility, roadway, or civil industry
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Positive attitude, able to collaboratively work with others
- Experienced with AutoCad a must
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software a plus
- Fundamental training in the use of computer-aided drafting software, including CAD Suite, Civil 3D, MicroStation a plus
Certifications/Licenses:
- Certificate of Training in technical drafting or equivalent work in an engineering environment
- Experience drafting civil or utility drawings
- 1-5 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
The pay range for this California position is $30.00- $45.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $30 - $45