CAD Technician III

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for an experienced CAD Technician for stormwater projects in our Houston Office. You will utilize FNI CAD software, standards, and equipment to prepare and revise technical plans and specifications. Work as part of project team and follow direction of design task lead to prepare preliminary and final design plan and profile drawings for municipal stormwater and roadway infrastructure related projects. Ability to understand client design criteria and standards and apply that knowledge in the preparation of technical plans and specifications with minimal input from engineer. Interpret sketches and markups by design task lead or client to efficiently incorporate updates and revisions to design plans. Perform quality control of deliverables to ensure all comments from design task lead and client have been incorporated into plans and specifications. Adhere to FNI CAD document control standards and file organization structure. Understand and incorporate data from topographic surveyor and subsurface utility engineer deliverables in support of design task lead. Demonstrate skill in working with AutoCAD Civil 3D to perform earthwork calculations and develop or manipulate digital terrain models. Willingness to learn new skills and work with other CAD staff to advance FNI objective of continuous improvement. Keep up to date with CAD software and training. Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and activities may change at any time. Skills Needed: Teamwork, including willingness to adapt and learn. Written and verbal communication, including ability to convert information into drawings. Accountability, including time management, accuracy, quality. Solve problems, including creativity and innovation. Accuracy and attention to detail. Industry knowledge and technical communication. Software Knowledge: Productive in software packages applicable to employee’s discipline that may include: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation (preferred), GIS (preferred), Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Other related software. Qualifications: 6+ years of experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Practical experience developing design plan and profile drawings and performing earthwork calculations. Aptitude for mathematics, reading drawings and maps, and a moderate degree of computer and CAD software competency. High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in CAD drafting and design, or AutoDesk.

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