Cad Drawing Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

Geosyntec is seeking a CAD Drafting Technician (Civil 3D) to support project needs in the San Francisco Bay Branch’s Oakland, CA office. This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will perform computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering design projects. We are seeking a motivated individual who can develop layouts, grading plans and details for civil engineering projects, including landfills, industrial sites and utilities. Projects also include mechanical drawing systems and opportunities to contribute from the conceptual design stage through construction.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings to be included in reports, proposals, presentations, and marketing materials;
• Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and software to develop final drawings;
• Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards;
• Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings;
• Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments;
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices; and
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND LOCATION

• Work will be performed under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer and under the supervision of other engineers.
• This position is in-person, in-office; it is not remote.

• Associate degree in Drafting; or high school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year experience performing CAD drafting work in a professional setting; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. (required)

• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD, including but not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes. (required)
• Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D. (required)
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects. (required)
• Experience in land development projects. (preferred)
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects. (preferred)
• Experience in piping and instrumentation diagrams. (preferred)
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems. (preferred)
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files. (preferred)
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills. (required)
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel. (required)
• Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design. (preferred).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret red line drawings from engineers and scientists.(required)
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instruction and interact effectively to maintain a team environment. (required)
• Capable of paying attention to detail, maintaining and managing project files with standard naming conventions and folder structures. (required)
• Ability to perform basic math and geometry together with defining problems, establish facts, and deal with abstract concepts.(required)
• Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. H-1B visa and employment based green card sponsorships are not available for this position.

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location below. The typical pay range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Pay: $28.42/hour / Maximum Pay: $47.32/hour (Oakland, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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