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Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting a full-time CAD Technician V for the Environmental Technical Sector in the Arvada, Colorado office. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented drafter/designer who can successfully multitask across numerous projects while maintaining effective communication with project managers, engineers, and design staff. The CAD Technician V will directly support and coordinate with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary design teams on a variety of environmental and solid waste facility projects.
Job Responsibility
Knowledgeable of National CAD Standards and proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software
Prepare grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and site development plans for environmental and solid waste facility projects
Develop landfill design components including base grades, liner grades, interim and final cover grading plans, stormwater conveyance features, sedimentation ponds, leachate collection systems, landfill gas infrastructure, and access roads
Perform earthwork and airspace volumetric calculations for landfill and site development projects
Process and manage various forms of data including XML files, survey point data, GIS data, shapefiles, LiDAR, Land Desktop files, and drone survey information
Assist in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, geotechnical data, and testing information to support project planning and design
Become familiar with applicable local, state, and federal design standards, solid waste regulations, and permitting requirements
Create, utilize, and modify plans, profiles, alignments, sample lines, corridors, and section views
Prepare detailed and accurate plan and profile drawings for civil and environmental infrastructure projects
Create, manage, and edit line types, text styles, label styles, point groups, and CAD standards libraries
Create, manage, and edit design surfaces using feature lines, corridors, 3D polylines, survey point data, and related components
Develop and edit pipe networks for stormwater, leachate, landfill gas, force mains, and utility systems
Understand and effectively operate projects utilizing both CTB and STB plot style configurations
Create, manage, and coordinate sheet set managers for complex multi-discipline projects
Support QA/QC procedures by reviewing markups, implementing corrections, and resubmitting designs within required timelines
Prepare basic engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and construction quantity estimates
Assist in the preparation of technical drawings, exhibits, reports, specifications, construction schedules, permit application figures, and bid documents
Perform CAD drafting and design support on a regular basis to advance conceptual designs through final construction documents
Coordinate with engineers, scientists, surveyors, and field personnel to support project execution and construction activities
Assist with implementation of regulatory standards and permitting requirements for environmental and solid waste facilities
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting technology, engineering technology, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of related CAD drafting and design experience required
Experience with civil/site development and environmental or solid waste facility projects preferred
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D required
Carlson experience preferred
Familiarity with grading, drainage, utility, and earthwork design concepts
Experience preparing construction plans and technical exhibits for permitting and regulatory submittals preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
Must be able to pass drug and alcohol screening
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Nice to have
Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting technology, engineering technology, or related field
Experience with civil/site development and environmental or solid waste facility projects
Carlson experience
Experience preparing construction plans and technical exhibits for permitting and regulatory submittals