CAD Technician

Job Description

Job Description

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview
The CAD Technician creates high quality as-built/record drawing packages, as part of the post-construction regulatory acceptance process, for the utilities and infrastructure that McAdams designs and permits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform simple calculations within AutoCAD and draw/edit objects, linework, and text
• Import surveyed points into CAD drawings and convert/process outside Engineering files to Company CAD standards
• Read, interpret and incorporate field notes for updating of CAD files
• Set up and/or revise sheet drawings from redline markups
• Work with plan and profile sheets, roadway cross-sections, utility plans, standard detail and cover sheets, grading and storm drainage plans
• Incorporate ongoing/updated as-built requirements to plan sets submittals
• Set up and maintain standard folder structure and file naming conventions
• Edit and label structures/appurtenances, pipe networks and profile views (locations, elevations, labels, etc.)
• Communicate in a clear and professional way with Field Crews, Engineers, Construction Observers,
• Municipality Officials, Clients, and Outside Firms
• Flag construction issues through an understanding of civil engineering practices/standards as applied in individual municipalities
• Self-check plan set for accuracy of data content and processing of field data
• Add additional layers and draw all entities on appropriate layer
• Work between paperspace and modelspace
• Apply use of X-refs
• Manage folder and design-file structure
• Print, plot, and export digital files (PDF, DXF, etc.)
• Operate plotters and printers
• Follow guidelines and company standards set forth by the Construction Administration department
• Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures
• Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions

Skills + Experience

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or AutoCAD Drafting - preference
• Experience with AutoCAD CIVIL 3D, CAD Standards, and Microsoft Office
• 0 – 2 years land development work experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of municipality codes and standards for site and utility layout
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or [email protected].

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