CAD Designer III - Ardurra Group, Inc.

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join our San Antonio, TXteam

Primary Function: 
Under general direction, performs moderately-difficult to difficult design assignments which require the application of advanced design techniques in accordance with company and industry standards and codes. Most assignments are performed with minimal guidance. This is the senior-level design position.

Primary Duties: 

• Applies experience with, and is able to utilize, the company’s procured software systems latest release of MicroStation and other Bentley support products such as Geopak or OpenRoads
• Has solid experience with adhering to industry CAD standards
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer
• Is able to mentor and train engineering interns, drafting, and other design staff
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, coordinate systems, site grading and volume calculations
• Has the ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, Managers, or others on the project team, as well as understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and interact effectively to maintain a team environment

Technical Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary and final drawings, plans, profiles and exhibits from engineering sketches, verbal instructions, specifications and supporting documentation according to latest company, industry and client standards using AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Assist Engineers with collecting field data and applying it to design drawing and exhibits
• Ensure accuracy of drawings and maintain production schedules
• Work with other CADD Technicians and Engineers and be part of a design team
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to communicate with team members
• Maintain soft and hard copies of all project related documents per the company filing system
• Research, understand, and apply published CADD and Design standards applicable to work assignments
• Assist staff and management as a technical specialist with other duties as assigned

Communication Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate team members and other staff

Travel and/or Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to visually observe and differentiate details and colors of objects, recognize sound, tone and pitch; adjust to interruption and changes; work in hot, cold, and noisy work areas; stand, walk and sit for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; deal with people in tense situations, and lift up to twenty (20) pounds
• Must have State Driver’s License and carry applicable State mandated auto insurance
• Must have dependable transportation to attend meetings or to make field visits on a short notice

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Experience

• Requires 5+ years of related experience in civil engineering environment: Roadway, Drainage, Water Wastewater Improvements
• Requires applied experience with software systems latest release of MicroStation and other Bentley support products such as Geopak or OpenRoads

Required Education 

• High School Diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of education and applied experience in civil engineering environments: Roadway, Drainage, Water Wastewater Improvements
• Associate's degree is desirable.
• Engagement in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

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Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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