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Freese and Nichols is seeking Civil 3D CAD Technician - Urban Planning & Design in Austin or San Marcos, Texas, with additional opportunities in Lubbock or Denton, Texas. As Civil 3D BIM/CAD Technician, you will support Urban Planning & Design projects by developing accurate BIM/CAD drawings and production documents, applying FNI standards, and helping project teams move work from markups and concepts to quality final deliverables. This role will work primarily in Civil3D involving grading and site design for a variety of public works such as treatment plants, elevated storage tanks, pump stations, sidewalks and trails, as well as site planning/design for public buildings and facilities including coordination and support for landscape architecture. This role may also provide design support to landscape architecture for projects including public parks, plazas, athletic complexes, trails and similar projects.

What You'll Do

• Prepare complete sets of drawings that involve multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings of equipment, facilities, or systems where minimal information is provided by rough sketches and/or verbal outlines of requirements
• Develop layouts, cross-sections, and production documents with direction from designers or engineers
• Interpret sketches, markups, and design revisions and incorporate them into plan sheets
• Apply revisions, backcheck your work, and help maintain drawing quality
• Organize and manage files in accordance with BIM/CAD standards and prepare final drawings
• Use survey data to support accurate drafting and model development
• Apply Civil 3D tools to support project delivery across Urban Planning & Design work
• Determine material needs and make necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references.
• Proactively support internal clients by addressing their needs through quality work and effective communication
• Support and coach CAD staff as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience performing BIM/CAD functions in a 3D environment
• Aptitude for mathematics, reading drawings and maps, and 3D visualization
• Moderate proficiency with BIM/CAD software, with strong emphasis on Civil 3D
• Ability to follow BIM/CAD standards, interpret markups, and produce accurate deliverables

Preferred

• Associate degree in BIM/CAD drafting and design
• Experience with SketchUp
• Experience preparing engineering and construction drawings for civil or site development projects using Civil3D
• Ability to work closely with project managers, designers, and engineers in a collaborative environment

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.