Cad Drafter 4 Jobs

Description

Summary

The CAD Drafter 4 is responsible for performing high level drafting services using CAD software and Civil3D for a variety of civil engineering, permitting, and survey related tasks. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and judgment. A CAD Drafter 4 should demonstrate advanced level drafting proficiency and be able to quickly learn and apply new drafting skills. A draft-person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

Software

• Advanced Proficiency in one or both major civil engineering CAD Platforms (Autodesk and Civil 3D; or Microstation)
• OpenRoads Basic Proficiency - Preferred
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Revit and/or other BIM software Proficiency - Preferred
• Bluebeam Revu - Proficient

Technical Expertise

• Provides quality control of moderately complex deliverables
• Mentors and trains others on drafting tasks and skills
• Leads drafting efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities
• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector

Teamwork

Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results. Follows established practice area workflows and suggest workflow improvements.

Project Delivery

• Back checks all redlines and instructions have been incorporated
• Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:
• Plan sheets
• Exhibits
• Reviews all assigned deliverables for consistency
• Compiles, updates, and reviews milestone submittal plan sets

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• Understands and employs the following drafting standards with advanced skill:
• Creating new sheets for projects and keeping work product organized in multiple layered files (e.g., xrefs)
• Accurately interpreting redlines and updating CAD drawings and details
• Drafting fundamentals
• Understands client drafting preferences and requirements
• CAD standards for DOWL and DOWL clients (e.g., Cities, Counties, States, Federal)
• Actively mentors others on interpreting drafting standards

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve drafting and production issues on moderate to complex projects. Participates in client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs advanced levels of drafting work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others.

Supervisory Duties

No

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
• Years of experience required: 6 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Autodesk/Bentley certifications preferred

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)