Civil Cad Technician

Civil CAD Technician – Lafayette, IN

We are actively hiring a Civil CAD Technician to support the Transportation team of a reputable consulting firm in Lafayette, IN! This position is open due to a pending retirement, so this candidate will have the ability to learn from an industry expert the first 6 months on the job. This person will work on a team of 7 people (1 CAD Professionals; 6 Engineers) and primarily focus on Transportation, Roadway, and INDOT projects. There may be times when work lulls, and this person will be asked to support Water Resources projects as-needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with minimal experience to work with a solid, steady Civil Consulting firm and to learn from some of the best Civil professional(s) in the business.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Project Managers, Civil Designers, and Civil Technicians to create accurate Contract Documents.

Create accurate Construction Drawings according to Client or Regulatory Standards and Procedures, including: Layout, Geometry, Utility, Grading, Profiles, Cross Sections, and Summary Tables.

Use AutoCAD Civil 3D Modules to incorporate and annotate Civil 3D Design Models into Construction Drawings.

Maintain and organize all project drafting-related Documentation including Computerized Data and Files.

Assist with the Printing and Assembly of Construction Drawing Plans Sets.

Create Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Detour Plans.

Complete assignments on time and within budget.

Perform additional duties as needed, including: QC/QA, Field Investigations, Computations for Cost Estimates/Quantity Takeoffs, or other non-technical duties.

Job Requirements:

Recent Experience utilizing Civil 3D in a Professional Setting

Civil Plan Production (Alignments, Profile Views, Generating Cross Sections, Creating Feature Lines, Surface Models, Corridors)

Understanding and experience in model space vs. paper space

Experience Drafting Civil Transportation Projects (Roadways, Streets, Highways, INDOT)

Preferred – Associates Degree in Drafting, Design, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Miscellaneous:

Typical schedule is Monday to Thursday from 7am to 4:30pm EST; and Friday from 7am to 12noon EST (flexibility available).

Candidates will have the ability to work a Hybrid WFH schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days from-home) after first 90 days of employment.

This is one of the most reputable Civil Consulting teams in Indiana, with a steady team and a great backlog of work (no company layoffs).

Multiple teammates have achieved 10 years of industry and company experience, so candidate will learn from highly experienced professionals.

Target pay between $30-38/hour to start, but is negotiable and flexible depending on specific candidate experience.

We are actively hiring for this opportunity – Apply today to learn more!

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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