CAD Operator
Position Overview
The CAD Operator supports engineers and designers on assigned projects by completing detailed drawings from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using computer-aided drafting programs. The CAD Operator revises or changes drawings, copies existing drawings and completes simple calculations with specific instructions.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for producing construction drawings on a large number of concurrent projects.
- Completes minimal site layout, dimension control plans, redline cleanup, detail sheet setup, plotting, exhibits for engineering reports, and minor hand drafting.
- Lays out and scales the components of each drawing, prepares the appropriate plot plans, section views, elevations, and details required.
- Using appropriate tools and drafting skills, completes assigned basic drafting work and notes.
- Works within defined project scopes and budgets.
- Completes redlines/design changes as directed.
- Adds dimension controls and typical callouts.
- Demonstrates understanding of coordinate systems.
- Sets up full plan set independently.
- Creates and maintains sheet sets.
Additional Responsibilities
- Recommends best practices, process improvements.
- Prioritizes projects.
Knowledge and Skills
- Very good knowledge of CAD Standards.
- Understands basics of enhanced 3D Software and can set up basic elements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Relevant basic drawing elements include, but are not limited to, surfaces, corridors and utility alignments.
- Relevant experience includes linear work such as roads, water and sewer projects.
- Relevant software programs may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, AutoTurn and Adobe Acrobat.
Education/Experience
- Associate’s Degree in Drafting/Design or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school or Civil CAD Certificate.
- 0-1 year of relevant experience