CAD Technician

United Way of Greenville County; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abonmarche in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a CAD Technician to assist Survey and Engineering teams with topographic and boundary surveys, exhibits, plans, permit drawings, record drawings, and presentation drawings using CAD software.

The role emphasizes following CAD standards, coordinating utilities, and updating drawings based on feedback from engineers and surveyors. An Associate’s degree in drafting is preferred, and 0–5 years of drafting experience is valuable.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years drafting experience, with land surveying/civil engineering focus.
• Associate's degree in drafting is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Survey staff in preparing surveys, contours, and surface development.
• Interpret legal descriptions for CAD drawings.
• Assist engineering staff with plans, permit drawings, record drawings, and presentation drawings.
• Follow CAD standards to ensure uniform drawings across departments.
• Coordinate utility locations and complete required documentation.
• Update and modify drawings based on engineer and surveyor feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Technical judgment

Education

Associate's degree in drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Abonmarche is a team of professionals who are passionate about helping others-- with client service at the core of everything we do. We are a practice of people who are passionate about engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and more. Our teams are collaborative, agile, innovative, and focused on creating the best client experience available. The communities and clients we serve know that by working with us, they’re collaborating with a firm that helps foster opportunity.

Working at Abonmarche means you'll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and share your expertise with others. Supported by a mentorship-based culture, our teams are empowered to develop their skillsets and lead transformative work in the communities all across our service areas.

A strong emphasis on community and family means you'll have the chance to engage with your community in your work here at Abonmarche, through our volunteer and philanthropic programs, and within a culture of supportive work-life balance.

Abonmarche is seeking a CAD Technician in our Fort Wayne, IN office.

Summary:

Assist Survey and Engineering teams in the preparation of topographic and boundary surveys and exhibits, plans, permit drawings, record drawings, marketing and presentation drawings, utilizing CAD software.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Survey staff in preparation of all types of surveys, contours, and surface development.
• Interprets and follows legal descriptions in the preparation of CAD drawings.
• Assists the engineering staff in the preparation of plans, permit drawings, record drawings, and marketing and presentation drawings.
• Follow company CAD standards and templates to ensure uniform drawings and deliverables across all departments.
• Coordinates utility locations and completes applicable documentation.
• Update and modify design drawings based on the engineers and surveyors feedback.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in drafting preferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications:

• 0-5 years drafting experience, with a focus on land surveying and civil engineering; previous consulting firm experience is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to recommend improvements and innovations.
• Sound technical judgment and decisiveness.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment with potentially some data collection work performed outside on a project site. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety boots/shoes, hard hat, safety vest, etc.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled