Hydrographic Office Technician CAD Operator

Prudent Engineering; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

PTO plus paid holidays

Opportunities to advance career

Job summary

Prudent Engineering in Syracuse, NY is seeking a CAD Drafting/Design professional with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office Suite. They should possess strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position offers an annual salary of $52,000-$65,000, along with benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401K with a company match. Opportunities for career advancement are unlimited.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of CAD drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills

CAD drafting/design experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

Job description

About the Firm:

Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.

We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Minimum of 2 years of CAD drafting/design experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.

In addition, preferably the candidate will have the following desired skills/software capabilities:

• Experience with hydrographic, survey, or civil engineering projects.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Carlson Survey Software
• NYSDOT CAD Standards
• USACOE Standards
• HYPACK / HYSWEEP
• SonarWiz
• GIS software experience
• Survey and hydrographic data processing experience
• Familiarity with point clouds, terrain models, and surface generation
• Basic understanding of survey coordinate systems and mapping standards
• Ability to support occasional field assignments or hydrographic survey operations as needed
• Comfortable on and around water and boats.

What we will offer:

• An annual salary between $52,000-$65,000
• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401K with company match.
• PTO plus paid holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.

*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills