CAD Technician

Alliant Engineering•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$50,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alliant Engineering, Inc. has an exciting opening for an experienced CAD Technician to join our growing Land Development team in our Minneapolis, MN office. As a CAD Technician, you will be part of a team that will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of plan production and experience with CAD applications and practices in the field of civil design. You will work under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer.

Requirements

Associate Degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
1 to 8 years experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Ability to understand and oversee proper and efficient project initiation and set up, including file structure, CAD standards, project coordinate systems, and survey data processing.
Experience utilizing applicable design standards (DOT, State Aid, County, or City-specific) and applying them in a context-specific manner to their designs.
Experience leading the plan production effort, including collaborating with team members assigned to the project developing multidisciplinary plan sets with minimal guidance.
Experience with organizing and producing complete Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E) packages for successful letting and construction.
Ability to interpret and apply engineering sketches, plans, and specifications to CAD drawings.
Demonstrated ability to balance project deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage responsibilities on multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and project managers.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience in land surveying or working with survey data for civil design purposes.
Familiarity with hydrology, drainage, and stormwater management designs in CAD.
Basic understanding of GIS software and its integration with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

Generate detailed drawings from sketches, plans, standard details, specification, and written and verbal instructions using computer-aided drafting programs.
Provide technical support for assigned projects, using a computer as an aid to drafting and design.
Assists in organizing and producing complete Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E) packages for successful letting and construction.
Reviews the scope and fee at the beginning of a new project with the Project Manager to understand the schedule, major deadlines, responsibilities, etc.
Provide training assistance and routine guidance to develop less experienced CAD Technicians and EITs.
Demonstrate ownership and responsibility for work products being developed by yourself and team members whose work you may oversee.
Quality Control – checks plans for accuracy, compliance with standards, biddability, and constructability.
Detail oriented and ability to collaborate with multiple project managers.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Wellness Programs and Competitions
Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
Flexible Schedules
Casual Work Environment
Paid Professional Development and Training
Community Involvement/Charity Events
Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)