CAD Technician

mcfa, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business planning and program management firm in Maryland and New Jersey is searching for talented CAD specialists to be part of a robust, multi-discipline team supporting the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Directorate of Public Works Master Planning Division and Real Property Management Branch. The role requires experience and familiarity with Micro Station and AutoCAD software platforms and the ability to follow and execute a variety of Army and Garrison real property inventory and documentation procedures.

• Conduct and document physical evaluations of building facilities to confirm individual room and building users, dimensions, square footage, use, and confirm as-built conditions of improvements made by tenants occupying the space.
• Gather data and prepare detailed drawings of building alterations from rough sketches and outlines with differing levels of detail, format, models, or oral instructions while developing solutions and details using the CAD System to complete drafting assignments.
• Be responsible for migrating current Micro Station standards into AutoCAD standards that can be used when performing DGN to DWG conversion.
• Prepare exhibits, drawings and technical data sheets needed for data calls, meetings, presentations, and reports.

• Legal Resident of the U.S. and ability to gain Common Access Card (CAC) government credentials and access to government systems
• Associate’s Degree in Computer-Aided Design
• 5 years of documented CAD experience with experience in Army or Department of Defense real property management standards preferred
• Use Bentley Micro Station and Auto Desk suites of software to create, modify, convert, and standardize new or existing CAD drawings.
• Must have experience repairing or correcting non compliant data elements within CAD files to comply with established data standards.
• Must have experience performing quality assurance compliance reviews to ensure CAD deliverables conform to governing CAD standards.

• Expert skills using AutoCAD (manipulating lines, polylines, hatches, text, styles, blocks, external references/overlays, layer management, print management, viewports, snap/grid and other system settings, etc.)
• Programming with AutoLISP; ability to read, use, modify, and develop tools in AutoCAD
• Skilled in using AutoCAD CLI (command-line interface) and scripting AutoCAD tools
• Ability to customize AutoCAD to add tools to the GUI as menu items or ribbon items
• General programming skills in other languages, such as Python, C++, etc. are desirable
• Expert skills in Excel spreadsheets; must be proficient with table lookups, indirect references, importing/exporting data
• Ability to read, understand, and modify architectural/construction drawings
• Strive for accurate and dependable results and a cultivate a problem-solving attitude for issues that may arise
• Excellent communication skills to ensure client's needs are understood and met

• Work well in a multidiscipline team environment with a strong customer service work ethic and attitude.
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to closely follow detailed work plans, standards and specifications.

• Grow your Expertise – Be an important part of the real property management team for Maryland’s largest military installation.
• Build a Practice – Be part of a growing practice and mcfa team with significant mission and installation planning responsibilities that creates opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Annual Paid Time Off:
  • Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
  • Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
  • Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa’s Holiday Schedule
• "mcfa way" Bonus Program:
  • Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
  • Incoming Growth Units: 10
  • Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.
• Healthcare & Insurance:
  • Eligible to participate in mcfa’s family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of…