CAD Technician I - Corpus Christi, TX

Ardurra seeks a Water/Wastewater CAD Technician I to join our Corpus Christi, TX team.

Primary Function: 
Candidate would use CAD equipment/software to provide support to engineers by preparing civil and mechanical exhibits for reports and drawings for construction.

Primary Duties: 


* Applies experience with, and is able to utilize, the company’s procured software systems latest release of AutoCAD and Microstation


* Has solid experience with adhering to industry CADD standards


* Demonstrates a basic understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer

Technical Responsibilities


* Prepare preliminary and final drawings, plans, profiles and exhibits from engineering sketches, verbal instructions, specifications and supporting documentation according to latest company, industry and client standards using AutoCAD and Microstation


* Assist Engineers with collecting field data and applying it to design drawing and exhibits


* Ensure accuracy of drawings 


* Work with other CADD Technicians and Engineers and be part of a design team


* Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to communicate with team members


* Maintain soft and hard copies of all project related documents per the company filing system.


* Research, understand, and apply published CADD and Design standards applicable to work assignments


* Assist staff and management as a technical specialist with other duties as assigned.

Communication Skills


* Effective oral and written communications skills.


* Must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate team members and other staff.

Travel and/or Environment Requirements


* Must be able to visually observe and differentiate details and colors of objects, recognize sound, tone and pitch; adjust to interruption and changes; work in hot, cold, and noisy work areas; stand, walk and sit for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; deal with people in tense situations, and lift up to twenty (20) pounds.


* Must have State Driver’s License and carry applicable State mandated auto insurance.


* Must have dependable transportation to attend meetings or to make field visits on a short notice.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Experience


* 2+ years CAD experience required

Education


* High School Diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training as outlined above.


* Associates Degree is desirable.


* Engagement in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardu...