CAD Tech II-IV

Job Summary

Souder, Miller & Associates (SMA) is recruiting a full‑time CAD Tech II‑IV for the Water Resources Technical Sector in the Farmington, NM office. The role involves drafting support and coordination with the Project Manager and design team for civil engineering projects.

• Knowledge of national CAD Standards. Must be able to proficiently operate AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Assists in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Able to process various forms of data provided such as xml files, point data, GIS data, shape files, Land desktop, etc.
• Create, utilize, and modify plans, profiles, alignments, sample lines, and section views.
• Must understand the plan and profiles, able to provide detailed and accurate drawings.
• Create, manage, and edit line type styles, text styles, label styles, point group styles, etc.
• Create, manage, and edit design surfaces through the use of feature lines, corridors, 3-D Polylines, point data, etc., or a combination of these components.
• Understand and be able to operate plans that utilize ctb files and stb files.
• Create, manage, and edit sheet set managers for complex projects while coordinating with support staff.
• Preparemedium to complex design computations and quantity estimates.
• Perform design of portions of non-routine projects or entire routine projects under infrequent supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, and exhibits for reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and permits for projects.
• Perform CAD drafting regularly to reduce designs to final drawings.
• Understands civil terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering and construction practices.
• Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual.
• Ability to work with a medium level of supervision.
• Assist in the development of probable cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Design review as well as some assistance preparing bids.
• Implementation of regulatory standards and permitting requirements.
• Train other staff members on CAD Standards, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

$27.00‑$35.00 per hour.

Up to 25% of the time.

• Minimum High School Diploma is required, or an Associate degree in Drafting and design is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred in related field.
• Minimum 1 years of experience required with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and have an acceptable motor vehicle record to drive a company vehicle.
• This is not a remote position.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance,  Protection, Voluntary Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care.
• Employee wellness program, employee assistance program, cell phone reimbursement, flexible work schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Jury Duty Pay.
• Education Reimbursement and Professional dues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.