CAD Technician III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Lacey, WA

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About The Position

Bowman is hiring a CAD Technician III to join its team in Lacey or Seattle, Washington. The role works on design teams and coordinates with CAD drafters, designers, engineers, managers, administrative staff, and construction staff to produce final engineering documents. The technician works under limited supervision, receives general guidance on complex assignments, reviews work produced by other staff for quality assurance, and may supervise a less senior CAD drafter for part of a project. The position prepares working drawings from conceptual plans through final engineering documents and construction record drawings. It transforms rough product designs into CAD working documents, modifies plans based on markups and design revisions, checks engineering drawings for compliance with specifications and standards, and revises plans in response to client, manager, or agency comments. The technician may manage multiple projects, work with project managers on scope and budgets, help maintain client and agency CAD files, and assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities and client relationships. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent relevant experience, at least five years of experience using CAD standards, CAD class training or an equivalent computer certificate, and experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and office software. Remote work arrangements are eligible. The position is primarily in an indoor professional office environment and involves frequent use of standard office equipment, occasional mobility around the office, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. The hourly pay range is $27.00–$41.00, with compensation and any eligible variable pay commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with eligibility varying by position, location, and employment status.

Requirements

Associate degree or commensurate relevant experience.
Five or more years of experience using CAD standards, preferably in an engineering consulting firm or the land development industry.
Computer certificate for CAD class training or equivalent.
Experience with AutoCAD and engineering design software including MicroStation and Civil 3D.
Experience with computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to seek direction or assistance when needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, motivation, work ethic, and commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and work effectively with internal colleagues and external clients.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents and research requirements and standard details.
Ability to provide mentorship to junior team members.
Ability to solve practical problems where limited standardization exists.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Experience using CAD standards in an engineering consulting firm or within the land development industry.
Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Responsibilities

Prepare working drawings from conceptual plans through final engineering documents and construction record drawings.
Transform rough product designs into working documents using computer-aided design (CAD).
Work with engineers and other CAD staff to modify plans based on markups and design revisions.
Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure they meet established specifications and standards.
Revise plans according to client, manager, or agency reviewer comments and redlines.
Obtain assigned design elements or CAD drafting duties from the project manager within allocated budgets.
Work with project managers to determine whether project scope or budgets need revision.
Complete non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Review work for completeness and accuracy before submitting it for review.
Seek design or CAD drafting assignments from project managers within allocated budgets.
Delegate responsibilities for submitting plans on time.
Assist in organizing, creating, and maintaining CAD and related files for clients and town or county intake.
Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
May supervise a less senior CAD drafter during part of a job.
Assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen relationships.
Coordinate with CAD drafters, designers, engineers, managers, administrative staff, and construction staff to produce final engineering documents.
May manage multiple projects at one time.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
Comprehensive benefits package; eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position, location, and employment status.

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