McAdams
CAD Technician
Lewisville, Texas, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
HRAutoCADCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.
- Our employees are what make McAdams different.
- We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Responsibilities
- Set up and manage drawing sheets with precision to ensure they adhere to project specifications and company standards, enabling seamless project workflow and efficient updates
- Support the development of lot and site layout plans by applying a foundational understanding of local and state buffer requirements, zoning regulations, and ordinance standards, ensuring that all preliminary designs comply with regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with project teams to assist in performing preliminary planning layouts and test fits under direction, contributing to the early-stage design process that informs feasibility studies and project proposals
- This includes tasks from processing base files and initial setup through to preparing final construction documents, following redlines and guidance from senior staff to maintain accuracy and completeness
- Support engineering teams by conducting accurate quantity take-offs for materials and resources, contributing to the preparation of project estimates and planning
- Prepare and update drawings to consistently reflect McAdams' design and CAD standards, ensuring high quality deliverables that maintain brand and project integrity
- Work closely with project engineers, planners, and other internal stakeholders to support the drafting needs of projects, demonstrating a collaborative approach and a commitment to shared goals
- Assist in managing project file organization to ensure that CAD data is accessible, well-structured, and stored in a manner that supports team collaboration and future retrieval
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with engineers and other departments
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
Nice to have
- Efficiently process incoming survey data and external.dwg files, ensuring they align with McAdams' \ established layer standards and maintaining uniformity across projects
- Assist in creating detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Adapt to project changes efficiently by revising and updating drawings as directed, maintaining project schedules and deadlines
- Other duties as assigned
- Diploma, associate degree, or certification in CAD technology, drafting, civil engineering technology, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a CAD Technician or similar role preferred ' Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, including grading and drainage preferred '
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality drawings
- Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Equal opportunity
- McAdams is an equal opportunity employer.
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