The Lead CAD Operator will be involved with all aspects of CAD for support of civil engineering projects. This position requires working in teams with CAD staff, engineering, and other technical subject matter experts. The successful candidate will independently generate a complex 3D site, and civil CAD models, and revise drawing packages based on red-lined engineering markups for projects working under engineering supervision. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible Hybrid workplace place/Telework Policy and a Sign-on Bonus. 

 Job Duties:

• Opening, revising, plotting, and saving drawing CAD files. 
• Create new drawings from templates or from scratch with title blocks and border drawing blocks. 
• Create and modify drawing blocks, borders, and title blocks 
• Provide direction for compiling, collating, assembling, and verifying completeness of drawing and project document packages. 
• Advanced use of scaling with model and paper space. 
• Ability to use style and formatting in CAD software. 
• Advanced knowledge of plot profiles and user profiles in CAD package. 
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, including the creation of Surfaces, Grading, Volumes, and Profiles. 
• Advanced knowledge of Transoft Auto TURN extension for AutoCAD 
• Assist CAD technicians and CAD operators in the development of their skills. 
• BIM experience preferred. 

Why GAI: 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match 
• Tuition Reimbursement