NCS-Texas CAD Technician/Drafter

Narasimhan Consulting Services, Inc.; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Position is eligible for full benefit

Performance bonus program

Job summary

Narasimhan Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineering CAD Drafter with experience in single-family residential and commercial land development and municipal infrastructure projects.

You will prepare detailed construction drawings, exhibits, and technical documents while adhering to CAD standards and project file management. Candidate should have 1+ years in civil drafting, with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam proficiency, and strong organizational and teamwork skills to support multiple

Qualifications

• Completion of technical school with CAD design certificate or associate degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering field desired.
• 1+ years of experience in civil engineering drafting for land development and/or municipal development projects.
• Understanding of grading, drainage, and utility design practices.
• General knowledge of schematic, design development, and final (construction) drawings
• General knowledge of modeling for roadway design
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication teamwork skills.
• Understanding of earthwork calculations through surface comparisons

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret deeds, plats, sketches, as-builts, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Work under the direction of lead CAD staff and/or engineers to maintain CAD standards, drawing organization and project file management.
• Prepare schematic, design development, and final (construction) drawings as required.
• Learn to build and manipulate 3D surface models in AutoCAD, apply corridor modeling for roadway design, and perform earthwork calculations through surface comparisons.
• Apply agency regulations and standards to design projects accordingly.
• Learn to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles (curb & gutter and open ditch design using corridors and grading surfaces), drainage area maps, storm sewer plans and profiles, and water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles.
• Produce construction drawings, exhibits, one-line drawings and concept plans for commercial, residential, municipal infrastructure and plant projects.
• Create and markup existing PDF documents using Adobe/Bluebeam.
• Progressive ability to work independently and use experience and judgement with minimal direction while also engaging lead engineer to solve design elements to keep projects on schedule, within agency regulations and constructable.
• Support multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

CAD drafting

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering or CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Civil Engineering CAD Drafterwith experience in single-family residential andcommercialland developmentas well as municipal infrastructure and treatment plant projects.This position supports civil engineering staff by preparing detailed construction drawings, exhibits, calculations, and technical documents. This role requires experience with CAD software, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow technical skills and design experience.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Completion of technical school with CAD design certificate or associate degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering field desired.
• 1+ years of experience in civil engineering drafting for land development and/or municipal development projects.

Some expertise in the Following is Required:

• Understanding of grading, drainage, and utility design practices.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D in a developmental Design capacity
• General knowledge of schematic, design development, and final (construction) drawings
• General knowledge of modeling for roadway design
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication teamwork skills.
• Understanding of earthwork calculations through surface com parisons

Experience in the Following is Preferred:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret, deeds, plats, sketches, as-builts, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Work under the direction of lead CAD staff and/or engineers to maintain CAD standards, drawing organization and project file management.
• Prepare schematic, design development, and final (construction) drawings as required.
• Learn to build and manipulate 3D surfacemodelsin AutoCAD,applycorridormodelingfor roadway design,and perform earthwork calculations through surface comparisons.
• Apply agency regulations and standards to design projects accordingly.
• Learn to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare grading designs and plans, street plans and profiles (both curb and gutter and open ditch design using corridors and grading surfaces), drainage area maps, storm sewer plans and profiles, and water, sanitary sewer plans and profiles.
• Produce construction drawings, exhibits, one-line drawings and concept plans for commercial, residential, municipal infrastructure and plant projects.
• Create and markup existing PDF documents using Adobe/Bluebeam.
• Progressive ability to work independently and use experience and judgement with minimal direction while also engaging lead engineer to solve design elements to keep projects on schedule, within agency regulations and constructable.
• Support multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About Our Company:

NCS is an experienced, well-established water, wastewater, and electrical engineering design firm with offices in Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, and California. We provide a wide range of civil, water, wastewater, environmental, electrical design, and research-related services to public agencies and private industry clients throughout the United States and globally. We offer challenging technical and professional opportunities working on exciting, leading edge, high tech environmental and water projects. We are committed to providing proven, yet innovative solutions to our clients’ technically challenging problems. We strive to create a work environment that challenges and values our employees. NCS attracts the best people in the industry by supporting their efforts to learn and grow. If you areinterested in a challenging and enjoyable career within a diverse and family-oriented atmosphere with advancement opportunity,

Benefits:

• Position is eligible for full benefit package and performance bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.