CAD Technician III

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

Bowman is seeking a CAD Technician III to join its team in Alpharetta or Suwanee, Georgia. The role works with design teams and coordinates with CAD drafters, designers, engineers, managers, administrative staff, and construction staff to produce final engineering documents. The position performs work under limited supervision, receives general guidance on complex assignments, and may review the work of less senior staff for quality assurance. The CAD Technician prepares working drawings from conceptual plans through final engineering documents and construction record drawings. The role transforms rough product designs into working CAD documents, modifies plans based on markups and design revisions, reviews engineering drawings for adherence to specifications and standards, and revises plans in response to client, manager, or agency comments. The technician coordinates with project managers on assignments, budgets, and scope, and may manage multiple projects, delegate plan-submission responsibilities, maintain CAD-related files, and supervise a less senior CAD drafter for part of a project. The position is eligible for remote work arrangements and is primarily based in a professional office environment. Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with competitive compensation and benefits intended to support employees’ professional and personal success.

Requirements

Associate's 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.
Equivalent of a computer certificate for CAD class training.
Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
Experience with computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
Strong motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to promoting the company's reputation through quality work and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents and research requirements and standard details.
Ability to provide mentorship to junior team members.

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 adherence to established specifications and standards.
Revise plans according to client, manager, or agency reviewer comments and redlines.
Obtain design or CAD drafting assignments from project managers with allocated budgets.
Work with project managers to determine whether scope or budgets need revision.
Perform complex or non-routine assignments from verbal instructions under minimum supervision.
Review work for completeness and accuracy before submitting it for review.
Seek design or CAD drafting assignments from project managers with allocated budgets.
Delegate responsibilities for submitting plans on time.
Assist in organizing, creating, and maintaining CAD and CAD-related files for clients and town or county intake.
Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
Assist with marketing the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
Manage multiple projects when required.
May supervise a less senior CAD Drafter during part of a job.