CADD Technician, Civil

ESP Associates•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a CADD Technician, Civil you will provide drafting and technical support to our civil designers and engineers on substation, transmission line, and right-of-way civil deliverables — including site layout, grading, retaining walls, stormwater, and permitting drawing sets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
2+ years of CAD drafting experience; civil, site, or utility background preferred
Proficiency in Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD
Working knowledge of civil design standards, plan and profile drawings, and permitting drawing sets
Ability to read and accurately interpret redlines, markups, and engineering plans
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (preferred)
Exposure to substation or transmission civil drafting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Set up drawings in accordance with specified CAD standards
Prepare drawing plots relative to substation, transmission line, and site civil deliverables as directed by designers and engineers
Incorporate redlines or markups into substation site layout, grading, retaining wall, and stormwater drawings quickly and accurately per engineering reviews
Perform basic area and volume calculations to support grading, retaining wall, and stormwater design
Utilize existing aerial photography and survey data within civil drawing sets
Create sitemaps with utilities for substation and transmission site design plans
Prepare basic design drawings and final construction drawings for substation site layout, retaining walls, containment structures, and control house plans
Draft transmission right-of-way access improvement drawings, including culvert sizing details and stabilization specifications
Prepare permitting drawing sets to support civil and permitting scoping for transmission lines and substations
Coordinate drawing updates with civil designers and engineers across grading, stormwater, and right-of-way access improvement projects

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses