CAD Technician

Beaver Excavating; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaver Excavating Co. is seeking a CAD Technician to join the Take-off/Drafting/Modeling team. You will create, modify, analyze, and optimize 2D and 3D designs using Civil CAD software and support project bidding and planning.

You will collaborate with project managers and field staff, prepare layout data for GPS equipment, and generate progress reports and as-built drawings. Some assignments may involve field or office construction tasks.

Qualifications

• Technical school certification, 2 Year Associates degree, or 2-3 years of position-related experience required.
• Experience with one of the following required: Autodesk Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bentley MicroStation, AGTEK, Carlson.
• Surveying or GPS experience a plus.
• Field or office construction background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with project bidding and planning
• Creates layout and machine control data for GPS equipment
• Works closely with and supports project managers and field personnel on projects
• Works with site and highway plan sets
• Creates progress reporting and finishes as-built drawings
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Civil CAD

Time management

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude

Education

Technical school certification

2 Year Associates degree

2-3 years related experience

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Bentley MicroStation

AGTEK

Carlson

Job description

The CAD Technician will utilize specific CAD software and will work as part of the Take-off/Drafting/Modeling team to create, modify, analyze or optimize 2D and 3D designs.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assists with project bidding and planning
• Creates layout and machine control data for GPS equipment
• Works closely with and supports project managers and field personnel on projects
• Works with site and highway plan sets
• Creates progress reporting and finishes as-built drawings
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• Knowledge of Civil CAD software required
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers

Education & Experience

• Technical school certification, 2 Year Associates degree, or 2-3 years of position-related experience required
• Experience with one of the following required:
  • Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Trimble Business Center
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • AGTEK
  • Carlson
• Surveying or GPS experience a plus
• Field or office construction background a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.