CAD Designer III

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join our San Antonio, TX team

Primary Function: 
Under general direction, performs moderately-difficult to difficult design assignments which require the application of advanced design techniques in accordance with company and industry standards and codes.

Most assignments are performed with minimal guidance.

This is the senior-level design position.

Primary Duties: 


* Applies experience with, and is able to utilize, the company’s procured software systems latest release of MicroStation and other Bentley support products such as Geopak or OpenRoads


* Has solid experience with adhering to industry CAD standards


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


* Is able to mentor and train engineering interns, drafting, and other design staff


* Maintains in-depth knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, coordinate systems, site grading and volume calculations


* Has the ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, Managers, or others on the project team, as well as understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and interact effectively to maintain a team environment

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 and maintain production schedules


* 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...