Aviation CAD Technician - Expression of Interest

Please note that while there is no immediate vacancy for this role, we are always open to expressions of interest and will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

The Aviation CAD Technician is responsible for creating CAD layouts and drawings for projects associated with civil airport infrastructure. This includes utilizing basic design and engineering principles to develop project designs from concept phase through the end of construction and project closeout. A CAD technician works with a design team to collaboratively develop complex project designs. This requires strong communication and time management skills as well as a complete knowledge of the design software AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

• Requires a strong knowledge of Autodesk software, basic civil design skills, and the ability to work within a dynamic project team, training for airport specific design will be provided by Woolpert
• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, 3D models, and quantity takeoffs with a strong understanding of both Woolpert and client standards using AutoCAD and Civil 3D tools
• Review survey data and work with survey analysts and field staff to develop 3D Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and existing conditions mapping
• Work with essential AutoCAD and Civil 3D functions including sheet set manager, tool palettes, annotations, tables, and scales
• Develop dynamic design models including points, alignments, profiles, cross sections, feature lines, corridors, surfaces, and pipe networks
• Develop and analyze vehicle movement paths in support of design development
• Perform quality control checks on construction plan sets, exhibits, and other project documents
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in design software and support staff to utilize the most leading-edge industry technologies
• Coordinate and communicate with other members of the design team, other market disciplines, and subconsultants

• Associate degree in CAD
• 0-5 years of experience using CAD in a professional setting
• Ability to work proficiently with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (Civil Engineering design and documentation software) is required
• Ability to communicate thoughts and concepts with team members
• Strong knowledge with CAD set up using surveyor data
• Possess knowledge of coordinate systems, cartographic layout and CAD design techniques
• Basic understanding of Civil engineering and design practices
• Ability to prepare various support graphics for reports and meetings
• Computer Skills [Required]: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Computer Skills [Preferred] GIS Software/AutoCAD Map, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Vehicle Tracking, Transoft AviPlan, and Bluebeam Revu.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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