Civil CAD Technician III - Suwanee, GA - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil CAD Technician III to join our team in Suwanee, GA. 

 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Work effectively on design teams and coordinate with team members including other CAD Drafters, designers, engineers, managers, administrative staff and construction staff leading to final engineering documents.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under limited supervision. Receive direction on complex assignments with general guidance on execution. Work is generally reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Prepare working drawings from conceptual plan to final engineering documents and construction record drawings.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to start and complete projects with limited supervision.
• May manage multiple projects at one time.
• Transform initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents.
• Work with engineers and other CAD staff to modify plans from mark-ups and design revisions.
• Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Revise plans according to client, manager, or agency reviewer comments and redlines.
• Obtain work assignments of either specific design elements or CAD drafting duties from project manager with allocated budgets.
• Work closely with project manager to determine if scope of work or budgets need to be revised.
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions under minimum supervision.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for review.
• Actively seek work assignments for design or CAD drafting duties from project manager with allocated budgets.
• Delegate responsibilities for submitting plans on time.
• Assist in organizing, creating, and maintaining all CAD or CAD-related files for clients, town, or county intake.
• May supervise a less senior CAD Drafter during portion of job.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents and research requirements and standard details.
• Ability to provide mentorship of junior members of the team.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or commensurate relevant experience.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience using CAD standards, preferably in an engineering consulting firm or within the land development industry.
• Equivalent of computer certificate for CAD Class Training.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
• Experience with computer applications and software such as, Microsoft office, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Eligible for remote work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment, occasional squat or kneel.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.