CAD Technician Description

Job Description

Summary

Delta Oaks Group is seeking an individual to be responsible for developing and producing CAD layouts, detail drawings, construction drawings, sketches and diagrams as necessary to support our Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Tower Infrastructure Inspection teams. Specific drafting areas will include various civil infrastructure projects (including telecommunication structures) encompassing a variety of site and structural elements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working as part of a team under the direct supervision of a CAD manager, project manager, or project engineer, the candidate will be responsible for performing CAD related tasks including but not limited to:

Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software (AutoCAD) to create and revise drawings for infrastructure-related engineering projects including telecommunication infrastructure

Set-up sheet layouts, templates, and details necessary to support various engineering teams

Improve efficiency of deliverable development process by evaluating current CAD and field-to-CAD communication processes and modifying procedures as necessary

Drafting finished designs from field/hand sketches

Complete structural steel installation and fabrication details following AISC steel standards

Develop/Incorporate CAD standards to company production processes

Develop AutoLISP programs to improve department/company efficiency

Attend in-the-field training to relate as-built conditions to structural plans

Work with reference files and cell libraries

Consult with the Engineer and other department staff as necessary

Research on-line resources for site-related data assimilation

Perform field investigations and measurements to obtain site dataIn addition, the candidate will be able to effectively communicate with fellow co-workers and clients in the following manner:

Respectfully and confidently discuss project concerns, questions, and solutions with clients and inter-company personnel

Demonstrate the necessary interpersonal skills to thrive in a team-oriented work environment

Knowledge and Skills Required

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office

Programming knowledge preferred

Prior experience with civil/structural/mechanical engineering projects is required

Current aptitude or ability to develop an understanding of regulatory requirements and basic civil and structural related design practices is preferred

Able to read and interpret construction, shop, or design drawings

Possess mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations

Ability to develop finalized construction drawings from preliminary sketches/drawings with minimal direction

Experience writing AutoLISP and VBA programs is preferred.

Experience working with and creating dynamic blocks is preferred

Experience developing and maintaining CAD standards preferred

Excellent visualization and math skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Personal computer skills and use of related software applications.

Personal Traits

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated worker, capable of operating in a team-oriented environment intended to complete projects effectively and efficiently. They should have strong interpersonal skills, as this position requires working and interacting with fellow co-workers on a daily basis. This person should be a self-starter, with a focus on company and career advancement though diligent work, technical competence, and client satisfaction.

Physical Demands

Frequently = more than 75% of time

Constantly = between 25% and 75% of the time

Occasionally = less than 25% of the time

Frequently required to sit

Frequently required to view computer monitor

Occasionally required to perform field work

Field work may include, but is not limited to:

Gathering dimensional data and site photographs at telecommunication and other civil infrastructure facilities in a variety of settings, including weather conditions

Education

High School diploma and Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. Graduation from a drafting program of a recognized technical institute or one to two year(s) of related experience and/or formal training in AutoCAD; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered based on Hiring Manager decision

Experience

At least one (1) year of CAD work experience, including internships or co-ops, in the civil/mechanical/engineering or related field that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed on the job description, preferred.

Prior experience in telecommunications industry is preferred.

Travel

Minimal travel, approximately 10%, will be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the position. This document is not an employment contract.

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disable individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which pose serious health or safety risks to employee or others and/or which impose undue hardships on the organization.