Civil Drafter

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC is seeking a Civil CAD Drafter with AutoCAD Civil 3D experience to join our Midwest-focused design team. You will support road and utility projects, prepare plan and profile drawings, and coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of AutoCAD experience, Civil 3D preferred, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe products. Travel to field sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD drafting and Civil 3D.
• Experience with MDOT and MicroStation is a plus.
• 1–5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Ability to work with Project Managers, Engineers and Designers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the setup and preparation of detailed project drawings during planning and design.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Technicians to provide drawings on schedule.
• Prepare permit drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes.
• Understand AutoCAD requirements needed for different clients as well as our firm.
• Perform QA/QC on drawing files.
• Coordinate project deadlines with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in CAD drafting

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is looking for a Civil Drafter to join our team! We are looking for an experienced drafter with a background in civil or utility design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. MES is a multifaceted utility design and engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. The Civil CAD Drafter is responsible for supporting our clients and co-workers in preparing plan and profile road and utility projects. The CAD Designer must also support our core principles – understand our customers and satisfy their needs, do what we say we are going to do and have fun.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the setup and preparation of detailed project drawings during planning and design.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Technician to provide drawings on schedule.
• Prepare permit drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes.
• Understand AutoCAD requirements needed for difference clients as well as our firm.
• Perform QA/QC on drawing files.
• Coordinate project deadlines with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Primarily work in an office setting.
• Ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 120 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in AutoCAD drafting or equivalent work experience.
• 1-5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Civil 3D experience is preferred.
• MDOT and MicroStation experience a plus.
• Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills and familiarity of industry practices and regulations.
• Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Office and Outlook.