Computer Aided Design Technician

Souder, Miller & Associates; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Souder, Miller & Associates is seeking a full-time CAD Tech III-IV to support various Water Resources projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and be skilled in project management responsibilities. This non-remote position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Options (ESOP)

Paid Time Off

Tuition/Student Loan Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required in the related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, tests.
• Create and modify plans, profiles, and alignments.
• Perform CAD drafting regularly to reduce designs to final drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical drawing

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Drafting and Design

Tools

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $39.00/hr

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Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success.

We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting a full-time CAD Tech III-IV for the Tribal Client Community Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are seeking a dynamic drafter who can multitask between numerous Water Resources projects while maintaining effective communication with the remainder of the team. The CAD Tech III-IV will directly support and coordinate with the Project Manager and design team. Have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, meet budgets, and be a team player. The candidate must be familiar with the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering technology. We are looking for someone who can complete a variety of tasks in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including WaterCAD and SewerCAD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of national CAD Standards. Must be able to operate AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Assists in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Able to process various forms of data provided, such as XML files, point data, GIS data, shape files, Landdesktop, etc.
• Create, utilize, and modify plans, profiles, alignments, sample lines, and section views.
• Must understand the plan and profiles, able to provide detailed and accurate drawings.
• Create, manage, and edit line type styles, text styles, label styles, point group styles, etc.
• Create, manage, and edit design surfaces through the use of feature lines, corridors, 3-D Polylines, point data, etc., or a combination of these components.
• Understand and be able to operate plans that utilize CBT files and STB files.
• Create, manage, and edit sheet set managers for complex projects while coordinating with support staff.
• Prepare medium to complex design computations and quantity estimates.
• Perform design of portions of non-routine projects or entire routine projects under infrequent supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, and exhibits for reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and permits for projects.
• Perform CAD drafting regularly to reduce designs to final drawings.
• Understands civil terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering and construction practices.
• Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual.
• Ability to work with a medium level of supervision.
• Assist in the development of probable cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Design review, as well as some assistance in preparing bids.
• Implementation of regulatory standards and permitting requirements.
• Train other staff members on CAD Standards, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Grade: $28.00- $39.00 (per Hour)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum High School Diploma is required, or an associate's degree in drafting and design is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required in the related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including WaterCAD and SewerCAD.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and have an acceptable motor vehicle record to drive a company vehicle.
• This is not a remote position.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care.
• Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work schedule, ID Theft Protection, Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay.
• Tuition/Student Loan Reimbursement Program and Professional dues.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY SOUDER, MILLER & ASSOCIATES:

SMA has been inspiring engineers, surveyors, and scientists to deliver innovative solutions since 1985. SMA is the third-largest engineering firm in New Mexico. Whether it is designing public roads and interstates, threading fiber-optic conduits in between underground utilities across an urban intersection, choosing the most effective method to remediate contaminated soil, master planning mixed development, or ensuring access to safe drinking water by identifying water sources and operating treatment facilities, our employees demonstrate their commitment to our clients by building a partnership and investing in the success of every project.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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