Civil Engineering CAD Drafter

Engineering
January 10, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Civil Engineering CAD Drafter

Company: AKS Engineering & Forestry

Job description: Job Summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time architectural/civil drafter in our Tualatin, OR office. This person will work as part of a team producing home layout and plot plans for individual lots per jurisdiction requirements. This is an opportunity to work with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

  • An associate degree in drafting technology or a combination of equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
  • A minimum of two years of professional experience performing CAD drafting duties in an architectural or civil engineering environment for site grading and residential lot layouts.
  • Highly proficient skills using AutoCAD or Civil 3D preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience applying a variety of local City/County drafting standards.
  • Proficient in building spreadsheets using MS Excel.
  • Ability to work and communicate successfully in a team environment.
  • Ability to work quickly, manage multiple deadlines, and establish priorities.
  • Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
  • High attention to detail to produce quality work products.
  • Experience with home building a plus.
  • Valid US Driver’s license.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Performing CAD drafting using Civil 3D including setting up sheets, drawing linework, and producing project related graphics for technical reports, presentations, etc.
  • Completing subdivision house layout and plot plans for individual lots per jurisdiction requirements.
  • Building Excel spreadsheets.
  • As skills allow, completing drafting tasks including importing points, creating surfaces, creating horizontal alignments and vertical profiles, creating site/corridor models, performing volume calculations, etc.
  • Driving company vehicles to project sites to verify conditions.
  • Completing projects and special assignments as requested.
  • Networking with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network.

Company Overview

AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With four offices and over 26 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients providing a unique and diverse combination of services.

– Civil Engineering- Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
– Land Use Planning- Landscape Architecture
– Forestry/Forest Engineering- Arboriculture
– Natural Resources- Water Resources
– Construction Support Services- GIS

Culture

AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.

We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.

Benefits:

AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:

  • Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training
  • Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events
  • Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company
  • Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together
  • Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off

Visit our website for more information on the work we do, and all that AKS offers.

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Location: Tualatin, OR

Job date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:18:26 GMT

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