CAD Drafting Technician - Baird & Associates

W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) provides professional engineering and technical services related to the design of coastal structures and facilities that interact with the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers. Baird is recognized for the successful completion of innovative and practical projects throughout North and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

We provide a stimulating work environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company. Baird is a 100-person engineering firm specializing in coastal, marine, and riverine engineering with offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, Jamaica, Australia & U.K.  We are one of the only firms in the world dedicated exclusively to marine and coastal projects, and we encourage you to visit our website (www.baird.com) to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.

While we presently operate under a hybrid model with in office requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, this can change at any time based on company needs.

W.F. Baird & Associates is seeking a dedicated, creative, and approachable CAD Drafting Technician for civil and structural engineering. The candidate will work with engineers, project managers, and other technical staff. Work will involve preparation of civil engineering drawings, gathering data, and presenting information in graphical form. This role will require the candidate to produce quality work, while meeting the budget and schedules of multiple concurrent projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Lay out drawings sheets and drawing sets.
• Prepare design and construction drawings, base maps, figures, renderings and other graphics for projects using commercial software and internal protocols and client standards.
• Perform tasks such as digitizing, copying and scanning of drawings, prints and maps.
• Assist a diverse team of international engineers and scientist with all phases of projects
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5-10 years of experience using AutoCAD, including reinforced concrete and structural steel details, the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, profiles, sections, quantities, surfaces, and knowledge of CAD standards.
• Strong communication skills in English is required
• Experience in MicroStation.
• Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Experience drafting piers, wharfs, ferry terminals, retaining or flood walls, and steel floodgates or similar structures (e.g. steel barges or moveable steel bridges)
• Experience in Civil 3D software, GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint

Some travel will be required to undertake the job duties described above. Travel may be planned or on an immediate basis and the candidate will need to be flexible in meeting project deadlines. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Baird is employee-owned.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits. 

W.F. Baird & Associates is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.