Senior CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D)

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D) to join our San Diego, Costa Mesa or Los Angeles, California offices. This position will support project needs by computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of environmental, civil and geotechnical engineering design projects. We are seeking a motivated individual who can develop layouts, grading plans and details for civil engineering projects, including landfills, industrial sites and utilities. Projects also include mechanical drawing systems and opportunities to contribute from the conceptual design stage through construction.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Drafting, editing, and finalizing design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards.
• Understanding and visualizing overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading / site layouts, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings.
• Analyzing sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete a drawing set.
• Managing the production of drawing sets from creation, markup and modification based on overall design.
• Working collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality.
• Participate in our CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company.

• A minimum of three (3) years related experience in a professional civil engineering or consulting setting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
• Proficiency in the use of the latest release of AutoCAD Civil 3D. (required)
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional TIN surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects. (required)
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team members. (required)
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (required)
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills. (required)
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel. (required)
• Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment. (required)
• Civil / Environmental experience with landfill, roadway, and stormwater infrastructure design projects. (preferred)
• Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D certification (or the ability to become certified within one year of hire date). (preferred)
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Plant 3D, and ArcGIS. (preferred)
• Candidates will be expected to take a 3^rd party Civil 3D and/or in-house assessment.

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified California locations below. The typical base pay range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Based on state and federal requirements, this position may be hourly and overtime-eligible or salaried eligible for straight-time overtime. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Wage: $31.21/hour / Maximum Wage: $43.69/hour (San Diego, Costa Mesa)
• Minimum Wage: $32.63/hour / Maximum Wage: $45.67/hour (Los Angeles)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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