AutoCAD Draftsman

Crown Innovations, Inc.•Ontario, CA

8d•$35 - $40

About The Position

Crown is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced AutoCAD Drafter to play a crucial role in our FAA Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program. This position requires a unique blend of traditional CAD drafting skills with a strong understanding of geospatial data integration. The successful candidate will work closely with our field survey team to translate raw GPS data into precise AutoCAD drawings and KML files for critical airport infrastructure.

Requirements

Associate degree or two-year training/certificate in Drafting, GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
Geospatial Data Integration
Expert proficiency in AutoCAD (preferably AutoCAD Map 3D or Civil 3D), including advanced 2D drafting, block management, XREFs, and plotting.
Demonstrated experience with geospatial data integration in AutoCAD, including:
Understanding and ability to work with various coordinate systems (e.g., UTM, State Plane, WGS84).
Experience importing and accurately plotting GPS coordinate data (e.g., from CSV, TXT files).
Ability to georeference drawings.
Strong understanding and experience with KML file creation from AutoCAD drawings for Google Earth/Maps.
Ability to interpret survey data, field notes, and photographs provided by the survey team.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in drafting.
Strong communication and collaborative skills to work effectively with remote and field teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on projects involving airport infrastructure or utility mapping.
Familiarity with Trimble TerraFlex or Trimble Business Center (TBC) data formats.
Understanding of FAA drafting standards or similar governmental infrastructure project requirements.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Receive and process GPS coordinate data (typically from Trimble TerraFlex) provided by the field survey team for airport manholes.
Develop or refine airport base maps within AutoCAD, potentially utilizing Google Maps imagery or existing airport layouts as a reference.
Accurately plot GPS coordinates of each manhole onto the airport base map, ensuring correct georeferencing and coordinate system alignment.
Create detailed individual AutoCAD drawings for each manhole, illustrating: The four interior walls of the manhole.
Existing and proposed cable routing within the manhole.
Any other relevant structural or utility details provided by the survey team.
Generate KML files from the AutoCAD drawings, ensuring accurate spatial representation an inclusion of relevant manhole data for viewing in Google Earth/Maps.
Collaborate effectively with the survey team to clarify data points and ensure drawing accuracy.
Maintain organized drawing files and adhere to project-specific CAD standards and FAA requirements.
Perform quality control checks on all drawings and KML files to ensure accuracy and completeness.