
Sr. Water/Wastewater CAD Technician
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for verifying the accuracy of drawings, compatibility of work across disciplines and for checking detail and quantity calculations. Calculates design data, prepares layouts, detailed specifications, estimates, reports, etc.
- Assists in preparing engineering studies and evaluations involved in the development of projects from initial concept to the design stage, with the assistance from the project engineer/architect.
- Attends project and pre-construction meetings and provides input to ensure proper policies, procedures, and specifications are followed.
- Responsible for resolving technical design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and data.
- Performs general administrative assistance by maintaining complex project plans. May develop documentation, prepare project management report and monitors accomplishments as related to targeted goals.
- Makes recommendations regarding process improvement for project delivery at the office level.
- Calculates quantities and performs engineering related computations.
- Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
- Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School or related and 8 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu education, 10 years of relevant experience
- Ability to work effectively and participate in working relationships with clients and sub-contractors.
- Proficient in CADD design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ESRI ArcGIS, Revit, or similar.
- Proficient in the terminology and symbols used in survey notes, plans, shop drawings, aerial photographs, and maps related to a specific Engineering sub-type
- Ability to work with a diverse and talented team of technicians, designers, engineers, and management staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Similar experience on water/wastewater/utilities projects for 10+ years.
- A desire to develop, train, and teach others industry best practices in design and drafting.