Engineering (CADD) Technician

Crafton Tull; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafton Tull, a 100% employee-owned planning, design, and surveying firm, seeks an Engineering CADD Technician to produce detailed construction drawings and survey-related maps for civil projects. You will transform field data into topographic plans and 3‑D models, supporting highway, bridge, drainage, and land development efforts.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with engineers and project managers, and proficiency in design software to deliver precise layouts for construction.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Two to five years related experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews rough sketches, drawings, and other engineering data from Civil Engineer, Engineer Intern, or Project Manager.
• Converts field survey data into topographic survey drawings and 3‑D models for construction drawings and layout data.
• Creates detailed construction drawings of proposed improvements such as roads, bridges, drainage systems, water & sewer facilities, and land development projects.
• Prepares 2‑D and 3‑D construction layout data suitable for staking by field surveyors or GPS controlled construction equipment.
• Maintains proficiency in automated design programs; provides assistance to other staff; operates production equipment.
• Works closely with the Civil Engineer, Engineer Intern, Project Manager, support staff, and others to produce drawings and layout data.
• Converts survey data to plats, topographic plans, and other plans, models and profiles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical

Planning

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Design software

Project management software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Internet software

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a career that combines your passion for your craft with true ownership? Crafton Tull is a 100% employee-owned planning, design, and surveying firm dedicated to improving communities. As an employee-owner, you'll have a direct, long-term stake in Crafton Tull's continued success. This sense of ownership drives everything we do. We're focused on creating a work environment that cultivates happiness and fulfillment both on and off the clock. Our programs empower our people to succeed, while preserving the important balance between work and life. Join us and become part of a team that values your professional growth and invests in your future. Join our team. Own your future.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Two Medical Plan Options
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Extended Illness Bank
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Debt program
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

Engineering CADD Technician Summary

Creates detailed construction drawings, including plan, profile, cross section, and construction details, along with topographic, aerial, and other related maps used in planning and construction of civil engineering projects such as highways, streets, bridges, culverts, land development, water and sewage treatment, water distribution, sewage collection, and drainage facilities by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews rough sketches, drawings, and other engineering data received from Civil Engineer, Engineer Intern, or Project Manager;
• Converts field survey data into topographic survey drawings and 3-D models suitable for producing construction drawings and construction layout data;
• Creates detailed construction drawings of proposed improvements such as roads, bridges, drainage systems, water & sewer facilities, and land development projects
• Prepares 2-D and 3-D construction layout data suitable for staking by field surveyors or use in GPS controlled construction equipment;
• Maintains proficiency in automated design programs, provides assistance to other professional staff, and operates production equipment;
• Works closely with the Civil Engineer, Engineer Intern, Project Manager, support staff, and other team members to produce construction drawings and layout data; and
• Convert survey data to plats, topographic plans, and other plans, models and profiles;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Professionalism
• Detail oriented
• Listening, understanding and responding
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Analytical
• Planning, organizing and coordinating

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

None

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and averages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficiency in design software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Qualifications

Must have a valid driver license.

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 frequently 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 and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and 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 the essential functions. The work environment is a temperature-controlled office setting. On occasion, the incumbent will be required to make deliveries/conduct errands in all weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.