Alta Southwest is an Engineering, Surveying, Environmental, and Construction Materials Testing Consulting Company providing performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning. If your passion is collaborating with a fast-growing company, Alta Southwest is the place for you! Alta Southwest prides itself on providing professional development and career paths for all our team members from our interns to senior leadership! We are seeking a Survey CAD Intern to join our team!

General Summary: The ideal candidate has a deep interest in CAD software design. The Survey CAD Intern will work in close guidance with and provide support to Project Managers on tasks for large and small projects in a team environment on a variety of projects within the Survey Department. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•  Use knowledge of tools and drafting to complete assigned tasks including completing design changes, general arrangement, drawing production, redlining, plotting, and drafting using CAD platforms.
• Will work closely with engineers, Project Managers, and other members of the team on assigned projects.

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Understand basics of 2D software and knowledge of CAD standards. Experience with 3D platforms is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of software programs with Autodesk and Bentley; including but not limited to AutoCAD, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Having a flexible approach to work assignments

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in college or university and seeking a CAD Technician Certificate, preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar data management software is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in an office or professional setting, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.
• May require occasional fieldwork which may include exposure to the elements including high heat.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Alta  

Alta Arizona is a leading Engineering Consulting Firm providing professional services for Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Material Testing, Civil Engineering, Environmental, and Structural Inspection in the Southwestern United States. Alta’s engineering staff has project experience involving residential, commercial, government, institutional and industrial projects. We are a full-service company with a unique offering (Survey Mapping, Geotechnical Design, Civil Design, Construction Staking, Construction Material Testing, and Special Inspection Services) with Arizona offices in Tempe, Florence, Tucson, and Sierra Vista with a staff that includes registered land surveyors, certified material technicians & inspectors, and licensed professional engineers. Alta Arizona maintains a resource (formerly AMRL/CCRL) accredited lab and holds the United States Army Corps of Engineers Certificate, which allows Alta to complete complex and rewarding projects throughout the Southwest. Alta’s core value is SAFETY, without it, none of the information provided above is relevant.

 To learn more and apply on-line visit our website at www.AltaArizona.com or www.AltaSouthwest.com

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required in accordance with state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Alta Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to leveraging diverse backgrounds, perspective and experiences that create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to protected category.