Civil Drafter 1

About the position

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren't satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they've made a profound and positive difference in people's lives. If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings....We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY! The talented Architect and Engineering department is in search of a Civil Drafter 1. This position will create designs, drawings, and other technical information for use in manufacturing, construction, and fabrication. Responsible for providing Civil 3D and AutoDesk Applications expertise to support department projects. Create traditional designs from preliminary sketches, verifying that drawings meet required specifications, and creating technical documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoDesk to execute drawings while meeting project and industry specifications and requirements.
• Sheet set-up, scaling, dimensioning, information layering, Xreference, sections, elevations, and drawing presentation.
• Scan drawings and documents.
• Use Excel, Power Point, and 3-D rendering software.
• Successfully trouble-shoot most PC and plotter problems.
• Identify and organize drawing sheets/project sets with the supervision of the Design Manager.
• Determine drawing elements needed for each design, and produce required plans, sections, elevations and details.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and complete. Refers to supervisor for guidance and questions.
• Coordinate drawings prepared by in-house resources and outside consultants and incorporate drawings into a complete project set.
• Assist with survey party as required.
• Under general supervision, accurately prepare project drawings sets.
• Have knowledge of civil design, including grading plan composition and quantity take-off.
• Prepare sales maps, file maps, and process property reservations and releases.
• Prepare basic hydrology investigation and pipe sizing, SWPPP BMP application(s), legal description files and dedication maps, and/or basic architectural design.
• Prepare presentation documents under general supervision.
• Work as part of a team and independently when needed.
• Assist with layout of family specific memorials and inscriptions under general supervision.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver License.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of AutoCAD technical school.
• 5 years of full-time AutoCAD and/or Revit/Civil3D work experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in general office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Procore software is beneficial, but not required.
• Able to shoot, download, assemble, organize, prepare, modify, and print digital photographs for project file reference or presentation.
• Basic core proficiency in 2D CAD and/or Revit skills such as sheet set-up, scaling, dimensioning, layering and x-refs with ability to translate designs and details provided by others into a coordinated drawing set.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Architectural Desktop, or Land Desktop.
• Basic core proficiency in 3D CAD skills including photorealistic rendering.
• Working knowledge of Sketchup, 3D Studio and Photoshop.
• Demonstrate a basic proficiency and understanding of construction document layout and detailing including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules under general supervision.
• Have a basic ability to build physical models under general supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree (A.A.)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package leading the industry.
• Drug testing policy prior to employment.
• Participation in the federal government's E-Verify program.
• Consideration for employment for all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories.