Auto Cad/Drafter

Express Employment Professionals - Temple, TX

Full-time

Temple, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Civil CAD Technician position at Express Employment Professionals involves assisting with various tasks related to civil engineering and land surveying. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong mathematical skills to support the production of surveys and construction plans while adhering to CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Plot legal descriptions for parcels, easements, and right-of-ways.
• Import survey data into Civil 3D software.
• Produce boundary, topographical, ALTA, and As-built surveys.
• Generate stake-out coordinates and plot information for field crews.
• Utilize AutoCAD proficiently in daily assignments.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations, such as pipe slopes, areas, and volumes.
• Detail and develop construction plans based on raw information from designers.
• Adhere to CAD standards and operating procedures, ensuring uniformity in work products.
• Review and check plans for accuracy.
• Use station offset methods to set points.
• Estimate manhours required for CAD projects.
• Process engineering calculations using secondary software with minimal supervision.
• Produce site plans and utility layouts with minimal supervision from designers.
• Process existing and proposed profiles, including grade and utilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional full-time CADD experience in a similar industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is desirable.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions with commonsense understanding.
• Problem-solving skills using industry-standard tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment