Engineering Technician

$40,000 - $60,000/Yr

Kier & Wright - Livermore, CA

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Livermore, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kier + Wright is seeking a Drafting Technician to join our engineering design team in Livermore, CA. Since our inception in 1972, we have been dedicated to building connections and strengthening relationships within the communities we serve. Our mission is to help communities grow sustainably and purposefully towards a better tomorrow. As a Drafting Technician, you will play a crucial role in independently producing engineering design plans for public works projects and land development using AutoCAD software. You will collaborate closely with the engineering design team, taking projects from initial concepts through to final plan production. Your responsibilities will include drafting various sketches, plans, and exhibits using CAD, ensuring that all work adheres to company and public agency CAD standards. In this role, you will be tasked with carrying out assignments from the Project Lead and the engineering team. You will draft grading, drainage, utility, street frontage improvements, and stormwater management plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, particularly with grading feature lines and utility pipe networks, is essential. You will also be responsible for preparing drawings that meet project-dependent CAD specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community.

Responsibilities

  • Independently produce engineering design plans for public works projects and land development using AutoCAD software.
  • Draft grading, drainage, utility, street frontage improvements, and stormwater management plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Prepare drawings per company and public agency CAD standards and project-dependent CAD specifications.
  • Carry out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
  • Draft various sketches, plans, and exhibits using CAD.

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience in a position requiring intensive AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience.
  • Experience drafting on-site and off-site improvement drawings for land development projects.
  • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and the Internet.
  • Basic understanding of Civil Engineering and topographic and boundary surveys.
  • Ability to understand and interpret design intent as communicated by engineers.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with BlueBeam is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay ($40,000 - $60,000 DOE + location)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free office snacks
  • Team collaboration and innovative problem solving
  • Responsive to clients
  • Great company culture
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