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CAD ENGINEER

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking CAD Engineer to join our team. Ideal candidates for this position will have the ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D and other related computer software and equipment and a basic understanding of computer hardware and software.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Incorporate data from both topographical and hydrographical surveys and geophysical reports to prepare drawings.
• Make calculations pertaining to excavation and earth-moving operations.
• Generate TIN surfaces from a variety of data sources, analyzing survey data for inconsistencies / errors, and editing surfaces to create optimal models.
• Interface with engineers / estimators to assemble project specifics to meet deadlines.
• Follow guidelines, utilize templates and follow standards to ensure each drawing’s integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute related detailed project drawings, such as plan views, cross sections and profiles along with all cut / fill calculations per project specifications.

Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D EXPERIENCE.
• Experience with using ArcGIS is highly desired.
• Prefer to have completed at least a two-year associate’s degree program; however, completion of a bachelor’s degree program in a related field of study is highly desired.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in similar capacity.
• Possesses strong mathematics background, utilizing geometry, trigonometry in a similar capacity.
• Possesses strong working knowledge of the civil engineering / land surveying profession.
• Places strong emphasis on attention to details.
• Good understanding / knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D’s functionality (1-3 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D work related experience).
• Familiarity with CAD standards within the civil engineering industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must work well both alone and in team settings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual performance & salary reviews
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and LTD insurance plans
• 401(k) program that provides 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions, immediate vesting and profit-sharing contributions by the company based on company's annual performance.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.

GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.

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