AUTOCAD Civil 3D Drafter

DPK Consulting, is seeking someone who has AutoCAD Civil 3D experience and has drafter surveys (Boundary, top, Alta, As-builts, etc) for immediate hire. You must be able to commute to our office in Edison, NJ.

The Drafter will be responsible for drafting of land development plan sets for various types of retail, commercial, industrial and residential site projects throughout regions where we do business. Projects include working with several Fortune 500 companies, as well as working with local and regional developers with varying degrees of complexity.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Boundary & Topographic Surveys, and As-builts Surveys.
• Calculation of survey points for construction layout purposes.
• Preparation of cut sheets
• Create survey plans from field crew data collector files (points), field sketches, digital photographs, and reference maps. Generate surfaces using 3d polylines and points.
• Drafting of the following plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D:
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys; Boundary, Topographic & Location Surveys that include Boundary & Location Surveys; Topographic & Utility Surveys; Roadway Topographic Surveys; Subdivision/Lot Consolidation Plans.
• Research and obtain standards/codes required by client, town, county, etc. through interaction with necessary personnel (PM, Survey Technician, Admin etc.) to accurately & efficiently develop the above noted plans.
• Coordinate project requirements with team members and assist in completing required tasks as necessary.
• Knowledge of processing of lidar scan data a plus
• Other duties as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• 2-3 years’ experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Knowledge of field survey operations, engineering and construction industry, understanding of survey calculations a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Team player who possesses excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Strong technical background.
• High School Diploma.
• Certificate/Degree or related education in Computer Drafting/Design (a plus, but not required).

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

DPK offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401K with company percentage match, Paid holidays, and PTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group

• Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings, ensuring they meet company and industry standards and codes.
• Draft Land Development Plans, Zoning Plans, Concept Plans and Construction Documents.
• Draft Site Plan Renderings for Municipal Presentations.
• Work closely with Engineers, Designers and other Drafters to ensure coordination design effort is maintained.
• Complete drawing/project responsibilities within scope, budget and schedule; review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize/maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information.
• Utilize 3rd party applications to generate drawings based on specific project requirements.
• Complete earthwork analysis (cut/fill takeoffs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess good working knowledge within CAD drawings as related to a variety of issues.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with respect to projects, CAD standards, and deadlines, etc. on a daily basis.
• Willingness to assume increased responsibilities.
• Ability to work as a team player and interact well with others.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Who We Are

DPK Consulting is a professional land surveying company that is a great place for goal-oriented people who have pride in their work and want to make a difference. We have a progressive company culture. Our organization strives towards continuous improvement in every process we follow, and we encourage our people to openly contribute to that goal.
We were a handful of people just a few short years ago. Today, we are nearly 30 strong and growing. It’s a great time for proactive professionals who are solution driven and thrive in a collaborative environment. What separates us from others is our culture of completing what we promise. It’s why Service Without Boundaries anchors our brand and defines our commitment to our clients. If this sounds like a culture you can get excited about, and a company to achieve your career goals, then we invite you to apply. You can find out more about us at www.dpkconsulting.net.