Senior Civil CADD Technician (Underfill as a Civil CADD Technician)

Under limited supervision, performs work of significant difficulty in producing technical computer aided drafting and design (CADD) layout work for construction projects; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Prepares accurate and complex drawings, design environments, models, and databases for civil engineering design projects; and design layout drawings from the engineer's design concept and plan criteria, using CADD software, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D; interprets field notes, legal descriptions, and civil engineering symbols; conducts road right-of-way research, verification and analysis; and prepares drawings; assists supervisor and staff in preparing and generating design reports and inventories; may act as a lead in guiding and mentoring staff; checks plans for clearance of existing and proposed improvements and estimates, and evaluates impact on design layout; researches and interprets related documents, maps, and drawings; organizes research information and prepares plans and documents for presentation; calculates design parameters under the direction of project engineer using AutoCAD Civil 3D; assists in resolving project issues such as coordination, scheduling, or technical concerns; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Associate's Degree in engineering technology or CADD and civil drafting, AND five (5) years of civil drafting experience AND three (3) years of AutoCAD Civil 3D OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; the principles of general engineering and civil drafting techniques, terminology, methods, and practices; nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, and instruments used in drafting and design; the principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mathematical calculations; applicable statutes rules, ordinances, codes and regulations; legal documents, maps, and engineering designs; computer hardware and specialized CADD software applications (AutoCADD and AutoCAD Civil 3D).

 

Skill in: Organizing project data, creating and analyzing surface models using point elevations, creating road layouts, creating profile grades, sections, creating parcel layouts, calculations earthwork quantities, and placing pipe networks; interpreting technical information and producing engineering drawings; reading, understanding, developing, manipulating, and analyzing engineering information in a variety of data formats and projections; the use of equipment and tools necessary in applying engineering theory to practical drafting; technical writing and making technical mathematical computations; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; following and giving written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.