McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
The CAD Technician creates high-quality as-built/record drawing packages, as part of the post-construction regulatory acceptance process, for the utilities and infrastructure that McAdams designs and permits.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform simple calculations within AutoCAD and draw/edit objects, linework, and text.
- Import surveyed points into CAD drawings and convert/process outside engineering files to company CAD standards.
- Read, interpret, and incorporate field notes for updating CAD files.
- Set up and revise sheet drawings from redline markups.
- Work with plan and profile sheets, roadway cross-sections, utility plans, standard detail and cover sheets, grading, and storm drainage plans.
- Incorporate ongoing/updated as-built requirements into plan set submittals.
- Set up and maintain standard folder structure and file naming conventions.
- Edit and label structures, appurtenances, pipe networks, and profile views (locations, elevations, labels, etc.).
- Communicate professionally with Field Crews, Engineers, Construction Observers, Municipality Officials, Clients, and Outside Firms.
- Flag construction issues through understanding of civil engineering practices/standards as applied in individual municipalities.
- Self-check plan set for data accuracy and processing of field data.
- Add additional layers and draw all entities on appropriate layers.
- Work between paperspace and modelspace.
- Apply use of X-refs.
- Manage folder and design-file structure.
- Print, plot, and export digital files (PDF, DXF, etc.).
- Operate plotters and printers.
- Follow guidelines and standards set by the Construction Administration department.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following company policies and procedures.
- Escalate potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
Skills + Experience
- Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or AutoCAD Drafting preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, CAD Standards, and Microsoft Office.
- 0–2 years land development experience.
- Basic knowledge of municipality codes and standards for site and utility layout.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Work Environment + Physical Demands
- Work primarily in an office setting with limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
- Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, and the ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods.
- Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance with our online application system, contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.
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