Water/Wastewater CAD Technician

HDR • Fort Collins, CO

404d • $45,843 - $65,000

About The Position

The CAD Technician at HDR will be responsible for creating detailed drawings and figures using computer-aided design software, specifically for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role involves working under the supervision of a Project Engineer or Project Manager, contributing to the design and construction documentation process, and ensuring adherence to project-specific drafting standards.

Requirements

• Associates in Engineering Technology/CAD or minimum of 2-years equivalent professional CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD to create design drawings and details following CAD standards.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe/BlueBeam products.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to follow written and oral instructions and document task completion.
• Competency in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and/or Autodesk Infrastructure.
• Experience developing alignments and profiles of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing drawing and supporting design figures for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and pump stations.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction drawings under direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Perform routine drafting assignments using standardized electronic drafting techniques.
• Create design drawings and initial engineering layouts for water/wastewater/stormwater systems.
• Assemble plan sets and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Learn and apply project/client specific drafting standards to drawings.
• Independently perform redline revisions and develop design drawings from initial sketches.
• Conduct basic quantity and geometry calculations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed