Civil CAD Designer

Apex Companies, LLC; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where your skills as a CAD Operator will shine! In this role, you'll review and prepare CAD drawings for civil design projects, ensuring compliance with established standards. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, utilizing software like Autodesk Civil3D and AutoCAD. With a strong focus on career growth, you'll collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines. Enjoy company-subsidized medical benefits, performance-based bonuses, and the chance to be part of a national firm with over 1,500 employees. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting and supportive environment.

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical benefits

Company-paid life insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software with a focus on civil design.
• Experience in preparing construction documents and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare CAD drawings ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with design teams to produce technical drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Technical Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology

Associates Degree in Computer-Aided Design

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

AutoCAD Map3D

Carlson Software

Revit Software

Job description

Your Responsibilities as a CAD Operator:

1. Review CAD drawings and designs to ensure compliance with established standards, including layering, dimensioning, and naming conventions.
2. Prepare detailed civil design drawings for grading and site development, utilities, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections, and details utilizing Autodesk Civil3D software.
3. Prepare construction documents based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles.
4. Prepare mine support and permitting exhibits for underground, surface, prep plant, and refuse sites utilizing AutoCAD Map3D & Carlson Software.
5. Process aerial drone and field survey data to generate mapping for engineering design.
6. Process Laser Scans and produce BIM Models utilizing Revit Software.
7. Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for earthwork and horizontal infrastructure projects such as force mains, storm/sanitary sewers, and water pipelines.
8. Coordinate with various design teams including Civil, Mining, Environmental, Survey, and Construction to produce technical drawings supporting departments across Apex.
9. Operate self-directed on multidisciplinary projects, coordinating project setup, chartering documents, and maintaining designer team schedules.
10. Work with other CAD team members, project managers, and project engineers to understand scope of work, schedule, and budget.
11. Actively develop your own career growth.

What we're looking for:

1. An Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Design, or a related field.
2. Related experience.
3. Proficiency with MS Office suite, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
4. Excellent technical communication skills and strong attention to detail.
5. Good safety record and understanding of safe work practices.

Why you'll love working for us:

1. Company-subsidized medical and dental benefits.
2. Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurances.
3. 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
4. Cross-training and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
5. Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
6. Opportunity to work with the industry’s best and brightest.
7. Part of a 1,500+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.