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Job Title: CAD Technician
Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced and detail-drivenCAD Technicianto join our growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating precise technical drawings and plans, supporting engineers and designers across a range of civil, structural, or infrastructure projects. They will play a critical role in shaping the foundational designs for projects, ensuring they meet technical standards and align with client requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Drawing Production: Produce high-quality 2D and 3D technical drawings and models for civil engineering, drainage, or structural projects using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit.
- Concept to Detailed Design: Translate engineers' and designers' concepts into accurate technical plans, layouts, and schematics suitable for construction and client review.
- BIM Integration: Work with Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes and tools to ensure seamless integration of drawn elements into larger design frameworks.
- Drawing Revisions: Update and revise technical drawings to reflect design changes, feedback from engineers, or site-based adjustments.
- Compliance with Standards: Ensure all drawings comply with relevant standards, codes, and project specifications, maintaining consistency across all outputs.
- Coordination with Teams: Collaborate with project teams, including engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders, to align drawings with project objectives.
- File Management: Maintain and organize project drawing files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible for team members.
- Design Problem-Solving: Assist in resolving design discrepancies and provide input on optimizing designs for efficiency and feasibility.
- Quality Control: Conduct quality checks to ensure all drawings are clear, accurate, and free from errors before project submission.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Educational Background: Diploma, certification, or degree in CAD, drafting, engineering design, or a related field.
- Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with Revit and BIM platforms is highly desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in CAD design for engineering or infrastructure projects (civil, drainage, or structural experience preferred).
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of engineering design principles, drawing standards, and construction workflows.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all design outputs and a meticulous approach to quality assurance.
- Organizational Skills: Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with engineers and non-technical stakeholders to clarify design intent and requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Open to training and development to stay updated with the latest CAD software updates and industry standards.
Desirable Competencies:
- Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, drainage, or utilities.
- Knowledge of GIS software or mapping tools is a plus.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with engineers, surveyors, and external consultants
