CAD Technician

SAIIA • Birmingham, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil CAD technician is responsible for, but not limited to the support of the construction and preconstruction teams by creating, modifying, and managing construction drawings, topographical profiles, and 3D-surfaces used in the planning and construction of civil engineering projects.

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including 2D and 3D drafting.
• Knowledge of drafting techniques, engineering standards, and map projections.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, engineers, and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
• Capable of identifying issues with designs and proposing solutions to resolve them.
• 4+ years of experience working as an AutoCAD Operator or in a similar design/drafting role.
• 1+ years of experience performing quantity takeoffs.
• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma, or Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with graphics design software like Adobe Illustrator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create plans and schematics to support project pursuits or ongoing projects using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Modify and revise existing drawings as needed to produce interim work surfaces to support sequencing and planning of work activities across large project sites.
• Prepare initial quantity take-offs for estimates and project baselines and progressive quantity reports to support recurring payments certificates using a combination of CAD and Agtek software.
• Prepare schematics to support project pursuits and to develop marketing material.
• Assist drone / survey technician in processing raw point clouds to produce Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and topographical plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and engineers to understand project requirements and support planning efforts.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure that drawings and surfaces are accurate and true representations of reference data and site conditions.
• Maintain and organize a comprehensive filing system for drawings, schematics, and related documents, ensuring all proposal and project documentation is easily accessible and up-to-date.
• Prepare and present drafts to project leads and stakeholders for review and approval, incorporating feedback and revisions as necessary.
• Work with construction / preconstruction teams to develop solutions to technical problems and suggest improvements to existing designs.
• Assist in meeting proposal and project deadlines by maintaining a steady workflow and efficiently managing time and resources.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AutoCAD updates and drafting tools to enhance efficiency and productivity in creating designs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management
• Telehealth Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree