CAD Technician - 3D

Job Summary:

The CAD Technician - 3D at Toth and Associates, Inc. in Portland, Oregon is crucial in supporting the engineering team by drafting and preparing detailed project design concepts, plans, and construction documents for various civil projects. As a member of the design team, this position provides an opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design project teams to develop civil layout drawings using a 3D model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft project design concepts, plans, and construction documents for various civil projects, including commercial, industrial, and residential developments.
• Develop and prepare construction documents to improve public works facilities, including grading, roadway geometric layouts, erosion control, and drainage systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil3D to prepare profiles, alignments, pipe networks, surfaces, and construction drawings and details.
• Create detailed drawings and models using written and verbal specifications provided by engineers and project managers.
• Examine and check engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications and industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, local jurisdictions, and consultants to coordinate project details and ensure successful project completion.
• Maintain an understanding of engineering design work processes and stay updated on commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the engineering design work process.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with skills in preparing profiles, alignments, pipe networks, surfaces, and construction drawings and details.
• Experience with 3D modeling in AutoCAD or Revit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in engineering design.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and documents.
• Ability to handle complex design and drafting assignments with minimal supervision.
• Experience creating manuals that describe the operation, features, and maintenance of existing products.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, clients, local jurisdictions, and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, think critically and proactively, and function efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.   

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or higher
• 5 years of experience in a similar role
• 3 years of experience, specifically with Civil 3D
• 5 years of experience, specifically with AutoCAD

Benefits of working at TOTH:

• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
• 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid bonding leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Educational assistance 

Salary : $18 - $28