CAD Technician

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it. The Impact You’ll Have: Alliant Engineering, Inc. has an exciting opening for an experienced CAD Technician to join our growing Land Development team in our Minneapolis, MN office. As a CAD Technician, you will be part of a team that will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of plan production and experience with CAD applications and practices in the field of civil design. You will work under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer. Responsibilities: Generate detailed drawings from sketches, plans, standard details, specification, and written and verbal instructions using computer-aided drafting programs. Provide technical support for assigned projects, using a computer as an aid to drafting and design. Assists in organizing and producing complete Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E) packages for successful letting and construction. Reviews the scope and fee at the beginning of a new project with the Project Manager to understand the schedule, major deadlines, responsibilities, etc. Provide training assistance and routine guidance to develop less experienced CAD Technicians and EITs. Demonstrate ownership and responsibility for work products being developed by yourself and team members whose work you may oversee. Quality Control – checks plans for accuracy, compliance with standards, biddability, and constructability. Detail oriented and ability to collaborate with multiple project managers. Qualifications: Associate Degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 1 to 8 years experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Ability to understand and oversee proper and efficient project initiation and set up, including file structure, CAD standards, project coordinate systems, and survey data processing. Experience utilizing applicable design standards (DOT, State Aid, County, or City-specific) and applying them in a context-specific manner to their designs. Experience leading the plan production effort, including collaborating with team members assigned to the project developing multidisciplinary plan sets with minimal guidance. Experience with organizing and producing complete Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E) packages for successful letting and construction. Ability to interpret and apply engineering sketches, plans, and specifications to CAD drawings. Demonstrated ability to balance project deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage responsibilities on multiple projects concurrently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and project managers. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in land surveying or working with survey data for civil design purposes. Familiarity with hydrology, drainage, and stormwater management designs in CAD. Basic understanding of GIS software and its integration with CAD tools. Benefits: At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including: Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities Market-Leading Profit Sharing,ESOPand 401k Contribution Programs Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Wellness Programs and Competitions Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs Flexible Schedules Casual Work Environment Paid Professional Development and Training Community Involvement/Charity Events Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.) Who We Are: Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it. We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion. The base pay for this position is expected to be in the range of $50,000 - $80,000annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alliant-Engineering,-Inc.