Civil 3D CAD Technician
About The Position
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles. As a Civil 3D CAD Technician, you will support office and engineering teams by assisting with civil engineering design and producing project deliverables for commercial and industrial land development projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue building their Civil 3D and land development experience while working alongside experienced engineers and designers. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will perform technical drafting and design support tasks using industry-leading CAD software and engineering tools within the A/E/C environment.
Requirements
- Previous experience or coursework using AutoCAD required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of technical math
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Civil 3D is a plus
- Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, drafting, surveying, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers and designers on civil engineering and land development projects
- Assist with the preparation of site development plans, specifications, and project deliverables under the direction of the Project Manager
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software to create and modify design drawings
- Perform technical calculations and support engineering analyses for project work
- Review drawings and project data for accuracy and completeness while ensuring compliance with company and industry standards
- Assist with quality control (QC) reviews of drawings and supporting documents
- Coordinate with your supervisor and project team to ensure project requirements and client expectations are met
- Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards
Benefits
- BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
- Free Vision + Dental plans for employees
- company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans)
- SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
- Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence
- Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
- tuition reimbursement
- optional cellphone stipend
- Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions
- paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
- parental leave to support families
- Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
- Project Manager Business Academy
- CAD Training Program
- Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
- SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
- Milestone Anniversary Recognition
- SAMbassador mentorship program
- Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
- company-sponsored events
- free office snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
