CAD Drafter

Overview:

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The entry-level Computer Aided Drafter/Designer learns to be proficient in preparing construction drawings and documents for multiple systems, including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines, substation, underground, and overhead electrical projects including physical layouts, elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Technicians develop a basic understanding of project requirements. This role works on a team with designers and engineers applies information electronic drawing files.

Responsibilities:

Use computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation, as well as technical handbooks, utility standards, tables, and calculators

Confer with design engineers and other staff members to resolve problems and create construction documents

Learn to prepare quantity take-offs in a professional and organized manner

Work under the direction of senior designers and engineers

Meet client and NV5’s requirements and standards

Manage and maintain design records and files

Learn to complete as-built drawings

Gain confidence in ability to fulfill assignments that require independent judgment and evaluation

Able to work semi-independently with little supervision

Develop career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced designers and engineers

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

1+ years’ experience in the utility, electrical, or civil industry

High school diploma or equivalent

Positive attitude, able to collaboratively work with others

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software

Fundamental training in the use of computer-aided drafting software, including CAD Suite, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Revit

Desirable Qualifications:

Certificate of Training in technical drafting or equivalent work in an engineering environment

Experience drafting civil or utility drawings

1-2 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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