CAD Technician

At Sinacola, we are not just another company. We are a 100% employee-owned organization, fostering a strong team atmosphere where everyone shares in the success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you are seeking a career that combines personal growth, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

**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.***