Transit Cad Operator Technician

Job Description

Saylor Consulting Group (SCG) has an opportunity for a CAD Operator Technicianto work with our client, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) in the San Francisco Bay Area, likely in San Carlos, CA. The CAD Operator Technician will provide Engineering with complete CAD support for a variety of capital projects. This includes the production of engineering and architectural drawings, maps, exhibits and plots for use in planning, design, construction and maintenance.

Daily Duties

• Provide support to other departments requiring CAD services and manage CAD Department documents and files for ease of retrieval and use.
• Assist senior engineering staff in the maintenance and enforcement of the client's CAD Drafting Standards and the selection of software to enhance CAD production and capabilities.
• Provide files, information and advice to staff and consultants as required.
• Convert project construction drawings into project record drawings.
• Manage the CAD Department's supplies budget.
• Work cooperatively with client engineering staff, engineering consultants and outside government agencies on a variety of public transit projects.
• Maintain and manage design and construction drawing sets in both digital and hard copy formats.
• Create drawings and exhibits of all kinds as directed; generate plots upon request.
• As needed, typically daily, file and manage CAD Department documents and files in compliance with the CAD Department's filing system.
• Find, assemble, prepare and deliver files to staff and consultants upon request.
• Create project record CAD files and drawings: Make project CAD files compliant with the District's CAD Drafting Standards. Transfer information from the project record set, project RFI's, change orders, etc. to project record CAD files. Plot record drawings.
• As needed, inventory CAD Department supplies. Place and receive orders for supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degree.
• In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to an associate degree in one of the CAD, architectural or civil engineering disciplines, or three years' experience using CAD software.
• Experience in transit, facilities management, civil and railroad engineering
• Knowledge of the latest versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map is required, as well as experience with the latest versions of AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, Geographic Information Systems, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Photoshop or CorelDRAW, Auto LISP, Batch Files and VB.NET is desirable.Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to learn organization's software, programs, and processes in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and verbal instructions.

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums

Additional Information

Saylor Consulting Group (SCG) is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for effective project delivery, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world-class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.