Job Title: CAD Technician
Department: Land Development
Reports To: Department Director or Project Manager
Summary
As a Land Development CAD Technician at GCW, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and work on a variety of projects with our land development team. This position presents an opportunity for you to design computer-generated engineering drawings for clients in both the public and private sector. Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are necessary.
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers and other designers/technicians to prepare and complete plans, calculations, drawings, sketches, and models to support, design, and develop proposals using computer-aided drafting programs.
- Manipulate existing information to prepare or assist in the composite exhibits and plans.
- Reproduce and distributes plans, drawings, etc. as needed.
- Prepare presentation-type exhibits using proposed information from other consultants or markups from design staff.
- Maintain all necessary records relating to plans, drawings, and sketches.
- Perform ink or mylar “free-hand” and “cadline” lettering as necessary.
- Assist in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific design projects.
- Coordinate with Project Managers to interface with agencies (i.e. processing, research, and plan checks).
- Perform fieldwork as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Land Development Division
- Residential
- Multi-Family
- Summerlin
- Commercial/Retail/Industrial
- Parks
- Schools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to transcribe and accurately read “as-built” drawings, engineering, architectural, and shop drawings
- Proficient AutoCAD Civil 3D software skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of legal descriptions and exhibits
- Willingness to learn and abide by the company’s CAD procedures for layering and file management
- Ability to effectively work with others
Education and Experience
A high school diploma and a technical school degree/certificate in a related discipline is required. 1 year of working experience within a Civil Engineering Firm using AutoCAD Civil 3D software is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
*Please note this job description is designed to contain a listing of essential activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee to successfully perform this job. This list is not meant to be an all-inclusive list as duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not intended to create or imply an employment contract; the employee/employer relationship remains at-will.