Lead CAD Technician

Zachry Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a CAD Technician to collect and input survey and engineering data into a CAD/CAM/CAE database, delivering GPS machine control models, surfaces, linework, and visual documentation to construction teams. The role emphasizes expert CAD usage and the ability to translate engineering needs into precise drawings and models.

The successful candidate will coach other team members, oversee design changes, and collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic on-site environment, with

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; associates or bachelor’s in drafting or surveying preferred.
• 6+ years of CAD support experience in a related field.
• Expert use of CAD/CAM/CAE design and drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering requirements into technical blueprints, drawings and models using CAD/CAM/CAE software.
• Lead, review and mentor other CAD technicians; oversee design updates.
• Collaborate effectively with team members across disciplines in a construction setting.

Skills

CAD drafting

CAD software

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in drafting

Bachelor's degree in surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Drafting software

CAE software

Job description

Job Description

Collects and inputs survey and engineering data into a CAD/CAM/CAE software database, and providing specific deliverables to construction and field survey teams in the form of GPS Machine Control Models, Surfaces, Linework and visual Documentation.

Collects and inputs survey and engineering data into a CAD/CAM/CAE software database, and providing specific deliverables to construction and field survey teams in the form of GPS Machine Control Models, Surfaces, Linework and visual Documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses engineering requirements and translates into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software ensures drawings meet product design goals.
• Coaches and mentors’ other team members.
• Expert understanding and usage of CAD/CAM/CAE design and drafting software platforms.
• Oversees modeling and design duties that require site authorization or have legal precedence.
• Reviews and provides feedback on work product(s) for subordinate CAD Technicians.
• Lead technician in matters of design changes/updates.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Has specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments.
• Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area.
• May act as team lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members but is not a supervisor.
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices; proposing improvement to processes and methods as needed.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting or survey preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of Computer Aided Design (CAD) support and/or experience required.

Preferred

Current or Former Zachry

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will be based from an on-site office on construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots

Work Environment

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain - light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, with more than 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.