Computer Aided Design Intern Jobs in Rockwall, TX

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Job Title:  CAD Technician 

Job Summary:  

The CAD Technician will perform a variety of duties related to the review and analysis of field and construction plan data, 3D surface modeling, plan quantity verifications as well as other survey functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:      

• Working alongside other CAD team members, or independently, to generate accurate survey data for field crews and machine control systems.
• Tracking project RFI's, Change Orders, and Addendums while maintaining up to date field files.
• Documenting all CAD and plan errors for RFI's.
• Utilizing current CAD platforms, plans, and common sense to create 3D surface models, calculate bridge structures, drainage runs, utilities etc.
• Creating cut/fill reports and plotting exhibits for survey managers.
• Tracking time spent on projects for budgeting purposes.
• Creating roadway corridors.
• Preparing drawing with high precisions and as per scale.
• Creating and maintain project alignments, profiles, tie-ins etc.
• Utilizing COGO and other survey methodology (bearings - distances) to generate usable survey points, maps, 3D surface models and 3D line work.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Associates or technical school degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3+ years' experience in a survey technician role with the ability to create and maintain 3D roadway models and calculate all aspects of a civil construction site including bridges, walls, drainage etc. required.
• Survey experience in a crew chief type role is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans for generating field layout data.
• Working knowledge of 3D surfaces, the ability run quantity reports and surface grade checks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and requirements of a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is mandatory.
• Accurately preform survey computations and mapping for roadway, drainage, utilities, bridges, walls and more.
• Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, be a problem solver, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, and precise.
• Ability to fully understand and follow highly complex oral and written instructions.
• Familiar with files such as LandXML, .csv, .dwg, .dgn, .ttm, .dtm, .tin, .vce, .vcl, etc.
• Knowledge of Bentley Microstation Inroads/Geopak Software.
• Knowledge of Trimble Business Center software and Site Positioning equipment both GPS and robotic total stations.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Heavy Civil experience, required.
• 3+ years' experience required in one or more of the following:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Carlson Civil - Survey
• Bentley Micro Station
• Terra-Model
• Trimble Business Center HCE

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, you can directly benefit from the company's success.
• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Join our team at Sinacola and become part of a company that is leaving its mark on the world. If you are ready to bring your best self, grow your skills, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in "Leaving our mark on the world."

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.