SENIOR CAD TECHNICIAN

Senior CAD Technician is part of the civil engineering design team involved in a variety of private and public sector projects, including residential subdivisions, public infrastructure improvements (TxDOT) (i.e., drainage, water, etc.), as well as site development projects involving parks, schools, churches, hospitals, and retail/commercial centers. The position is a lead technical support role in the Katy office.

Position Requirements: At a minimum, candidates must meet the following educational, professional and personal requirements:

Education/Certification

• High School graduate or GED required
• Post-high school technical coursework, certification or degree in computer drafting/design or related field preferred

Professional

• Responsive and results oriented in service to clients.
• 8-10 years of civil CAD experience and understanding on a variety of projects including residential subdivisions, public infrastructure improvements (emphasis on drainage design), site development projects involving parks, schools, churches, hospitals, and retail/commercial centers.
• Proficient in the latest version of Microstation/ORD, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to develop solid working relationships with other team members.
• Ability to quickly adapt to and adopt new CAD standards and procedures.
• Commitment to quality in the design and presentation of drawings.

Personal

• Strong personal organizational & time management skills.
• Good listening and comprehension skills.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Creative problem solving & decision making skills.
• Continuous learner and developing a basic design understanding.
• Good listener.
• Possess a valid driver s license.
• Interacts positively and effectively with people in all levels of organizations.
• Strong sense of urgency with Get it done / Can do attitude.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Responsibilities require being actively engaged in plan production and design of projects. More specifically, responsibilities include:

• Using established CAD standards to prepare electronic drawings from development to plan submittal.
• Oversight of CAD systems management, refinement and evolution of standards.
• Organizing and scheduling your own work, and at times, the work of other team members to accomplish project goals within established budgets and schedules.
• Coordination with engineers and other design team members.
• Plotting and assembling construction plans.

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation includes competitive base salary, supplemental pay for additional hours worked, and year-end performance-based bonus opportunities. Excellent company benefits are also provided including: medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a partial company match, and paid time-off.

TNP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The organization will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability or other reason prohibited by the fair employment laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in an effort to advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Employment at TNP is on an at-will basis. The employee and the organization are each free to terminate the relationship at any time without cause.