CAD Technician - Bryant Associates : Job Details

SUMMARY:The CAD Technician will be a key member of the Bryant Associates team in our Syracuse, NY office, where he/she will use Civil 3D AutoCAD to develop drawings in support of surveying and engineering projects for a wide range of public and private clients of our multi-disciplinary Survey, Engineering (Site/Civil, Structural and Traffic) and Construction Management firm.JOB DESCRIPTION:The CAD Technician will utilize Civil 3D AutoCAD and other tools to prepare drawings that support site/civil engineering and land survey projects in accordance with project specifications. This position will work closely with Site/Civil Engineering and Survey teams. Occasional site visits may be required from time to time.RESPONSIBILITIES: (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED)

• Produce detailed drawings for submittal to clients, municipalities, agencies for assigned projects. Examples include but are not limited to: soil erosion plans, site layout, grading, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans, construction layout, construction staking, boundary surveys and topographic mapping.
• Prepare instructions and support information, as well as review field notes and staking information for completeness and clarity.
• Communicates with project managers, surveyors, and colleagues to modify drawings in accordance with project specifications, and printing, copying, and organizing CADD drawings.
• Will gather engineering data from a variety of sources.
• Conduct project related model reviews.
• Perform general administrative duties by maintaining project plans.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to be well organized with data management and file structure.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem solver.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work in a team environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AS or Certificate in CADD Design a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of related CAD design experience.
• Prior experience with land survey and civil engineering terms and practices desired.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Extremely proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• BIM or MicroStation software training and experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIESN/ATRAVEL:Local travel to local job sites as required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Office (95%):

• The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Some lifting and standing is required
• Employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.

Field (5%):

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Able to climb ladders.
• Ability to carry instruments and equipment.
• Lift 50 pounds

Top salaries commensurate with experience, full benefits. Bryant Associates does not sponsor Visas. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States of America. No phone calls please. EEO/AAABOUT BRYANT ASSOCIATES:Founded in 1977, Bryant Associates, PC. (Bryant) is an MBE/DBE professional consulting firm that provides civil, structural, and traffic engineering, water resources, construction management and surveying services to public and private clients throughout the Up State New York Area. For more information, please visit www.bryantpc.com