CAD Operator

Capital Region Airport Commission CAD Operator

Full Time

Richmond International Airport

Pay Range: $62,400.00 - $74,880.00

Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers.

Purpose Of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Capital Development, the CAD Operator provides advanced CAD/design support to the Capital Region Airport Commission. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external engineers/architects to develop and maintain detailed architectural and engineering documents for airport-wide infrastructure.

Job Responsibilites

• Collaborate with the Director of Capital Development and provide support to external engineers, architects, project managers, and management teams.
• Ability to create drawings and 2D/3D renderings in AutoCAD, VidCAD, Solidworks, or Revit.
• Develop and finalize detailed drawings using the latest technology and software.
• Revise and utilize architectural and engineering drawings; assist with board drawings as needed.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine the best approach for completing drawings.
• Operate a scanner/plotter to transfer developed drawings from disk to a reproducible medium.
• Maintain an organized electronic and paper inventory of drawings, documents, and project files for permanent retention.
• Manage electronic and paper filing and retrieval systems for Commission buildings, facilities, and utility systems.
• Ensure drawings comply with industry standards, local building codes, and project specifications
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, management teams to ensure proper implementation of design revisions and updates.

Required Education & Experience

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related field
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in CADD.

Required Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Ability to read and understand comprehensive schematics, drawings, technical manuals and other documents that might normally be used in the engineering field at a level typically acquired through the completion of high school.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Problem-solving and technical skills of product development from conceptualization to finished design.
• Ability to work independently or as a team to ensure accuracy and under tight deadlines.

Capital Region Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Veteran.

* Internal applicants must be in their current position a minimum of (1) year with overall satisfactory performance evaluation for consideration.