Assistant CAD Operator 3

GAI Consultants Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Assistant CAD Operator to support civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of CAD experience and be skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Responsibilities include creating and modifying CAD drawings, providing oversight for project documents, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a flexible hybrid workplace environment and comprehensive benefits including competitive salary and 401k match.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CAD operations.
• Clear understanding of geospatial relationships.
• Ability to mentor lower-level CAD staff.

Responsibilities

• Opening, revising, plotting, and saving CAD files.
• Creating new drawings from templates or from scratch.
• Providing direction for project document packages.

Skills

CAD skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Ability to create drawing blocks

Communication skills

Project task management

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School

Tools

Transoft Auto TURN

BIM experience

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is looking for an Assistant CAD Operator to support civil engineering projects. This position requires working in a team-based environment with engineering and other technical subject matter experts. The successful candidate will perform CAD work of red-lined engineering markups for projects working under engineering supervision. This position is eligible for GAI's flexible Hybrid workplace/Telework Policy.

Job Duties:

• Opening, revising, plotting, and saving of drawing CAD files.
• Create new drawings from templates or from scratch with title blocks and border drawing blocks.
• Create and modify drawing blocks, borders, and title blocks
• Provide direction for compiling, collating, assembling, and verifying completeness of drawing and project document packages.
• Use of scaling with model and paper space.
• Ability to use style and formatting in CAD software.
• Knowledge of plot profiles and user profiles in CAD package.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, including the creation of Surfaces, Grading, Volumes, and Profiles.
• Knowledge of Transoft Auto TURN extension for AutoCAD
• BIM experience preferred.

General Characteristics

• Accountable for budget, scope, and deadlines. Begins to demonstrate advanced knowledge of CAD skills. Focuses on quality. Begins to perform self-reviews of work. Corrects errors before submitting work to others for review

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3+ Years of Experience

Education

• Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience

Technical Responsibilities

• Clear understanding of geospatial relationships. Perform general review of project work. Advanced knowledge of aspects of corporate and group standards

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope

Management Responsibility

• Provides minimal oversight and begins to provide mentoring to lower-level CAD Operators
• Given general instructions and performs work independently with minimal supervision

Communication Skills

• Possess very good oral and written communication skills. Interacts effectively with other staff. Able to coach and mentor lower-level CAD staff as required to facilitate projects

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

GAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.