Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)

3D CAD Technician

Kansas City, MO · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago
CommunicationCivil 3D

About the role

  • This role works closely with Project Managers, Survey, and Construction teams to translate civil plans into buildable, field-ready models.
  • Projects may include highways, public infrastructure, industrial and commercial sites, distribution centers, and large-scale civil construction work.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain 3D surface models, terrain models, and construction files for GPS- and Total Station-controlled equipment
  • Perform grade checks, surface reviews, and quality control on models and files
  • Collaborate with Survey, Project Managers, and Engineers to resolve conflicts

Requirements

  • Proficiency with CAD software and general computer applications

Nice to have

  • Prior experience transitioning from field surveying to office-based CAD
  • Familiarity with GPS-controlled equipment workflows
  • Experience supporting heavy civil or site construction projects
  • Why This Role Matters
  • You'll be directly supporting field success while working with modern tools and experienced construction professionals.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  • 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
  • 2+ years of experience in civil CAD, construction data prep, or related field preferred

Skills

  • Strong understanding of civil construction and grading concepts
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling for construction purposes
  • Working knowledge of GPS machine control and survey workflows
  • Ability to read and interpret civil engineering and construction plans
  • Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC) and/or Civil 3D (preferred)
  • Attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
  • Ability to check models and drawings for compliance with plans and specifications
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Organized, dependable, and able to manage priorities independently
  • Willingness to learn and grow within a construction-focused CAD role
  • Ability to work extended hours when workload requires

Compensation

  • However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have

Equal opportunity

  • Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  • The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
  • The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
  • However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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