Senior Cad Operator Or Designer

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Operator or Designer (AutoCAD Civil 3D) to support project needs in our Chattanooga, Knoxville, Johnson City, or Nashville, TN office. The selected candidate will perform computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of civil and geotechnical engineering design projects. We are seeking a motivated individual who can develop layouts, grading plans and details for civil engineering projects, including landfills, industrial sites, dams, and utilities. Projects also include mechanical drawing systems and opportunities to contribute from the conceptual design stage through construction.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Drafting, editing, and finalizing design plans and details using appropriate and efficient methods and adhering to Geosyntec drafting standards;
• Understanding and visualizing overall civil/geotechnical engineering concepts, such as grading, and translating abstract concepts to design drawings;
• Analyzing sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete a drawing set;
• Managing production of drawing sets from creation, markup and modification based on overall design;
• Assigning work to, mentoring, training, and supervising CADD operators in the preparation of design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality; and
• Working collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and reviewing completed work products to ensure quality.

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting and a minimum of 3 years (5+ preferred) related experience in a professional civil engineering setting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)

• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D (release 2018 or above). (required)
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects. (required)
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (required)
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills. (required)
• Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D certification (or the ability to become certified within one year of hire date). (preferred)
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel. (required)
• Experience with ArcGIS and MicroStation. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)