CAD Engineering Technician

Woolpert
Charlotte +7 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level CAD professionals with a focus on site civil engineering who are comfortable with travel and client collaboration. The role emphasizes technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology, along with strong communication skills.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in site civil design and a background in hydrology or stormwater management
    — “Strong interest and working knowledge in hydrology and stormwater management.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are adept at working with project management teams
    — “Work with project management teams to identify impediments and develop/implement solutions to overcome obstacles.”
  • Professionals who are adaptable and can manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, field-oriented setting
    — “Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant component of the role, including frequent local and overnight trips
    — “Perform occasional field work, frequent local travel, and overnight travel, as needed.”
  • Non-US candidates may be excluded due to the lack of visa sponsorship
    — “We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and specific site design projects in your resume and interviews
    — “Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop concept plans, grading plans, and site designs.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to compile and present data clearly through past reports or assessments
    — “Compile data and reports.”
  • Emphasize your communication skills with examples of presenting to both internal and external stakeholders
    — “Must be able to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.”
  • Showcase your ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications in your application materials
    — “Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.”
  • Demonstrate your mathematical skills with practical examples, such as calculating ratios or proportions for site design
    — “Must be able to apply mathematical concepts of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely site layout plans
  • effective project management
Typical background
Associates degree or technical certification4+ years of related experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Autocad Civil 3DSite Layout PlanningProject ManagementHydrology And Stormwater ManagementConstruction Drawings Interpretation

Preferred

Field WorkRoadway Pavement Evaluation

Stack & domain

Autocad Civil 3DSite Layout PlansGrading PlansSite DesignsProject ManagementSite Due DiligenceRoadway Pavement EvaluationsHydrologyStormwater ManagementConstruction DrawingsSpecificationsMathematical CalculationsMulti-taskingPrioritizationCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCADSite Civil Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Woolpert via Greenhouse

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an CAD Engineering Technician to join our dynamic Site Civil Team.  

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.    #LI-SN1

What You Will Do as a CAD Engineering Technician at Woolpert:

Design and create site layout plans in alignment with client requirements and Woolpert standards. 

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop concept plans, grading plans, and site designs. 

Work with project management teams to identify impediments and develop/implement solutions to overcome obstacles.  

Perform site due diligence assessments and compile data and reports. 

Perform roadway pavement evaluations and compile reports. 

Perform occasional field work, frequent local travel, and overnight travel, as needed.  

What You Will Bring:

Must have an Associates degree or technical certification from a technical school or four (4) years related experience. 

Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D.  

Valid Driver’s License – Clean driving record. 

Strong interest and working knowledge in hydrology and stormwater management. 

Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow, and complete tasks.

Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position. 

Must have above average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.  

Must be able to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations. 

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. 

Must be able to read, write and interpret reports, business correspondence and procedural documentation. 

Must be able to apply mathematical concepts of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 

Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations (fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions) and apply to practical situations.    

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).

Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.

Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.

Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range$51,100—$63,900 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Source: Woolpert careers (Greenhouse)

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