Engineering Technician​/CAD Designer

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician/CAD Designer to join our Land Development team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

As an Engineering Technician you would be responsible for using standard drafting practices and procedures, with a strong attention to detail, to assist with tasks related to a variety of engineering and construction projects. The Engineering Technician will modify and create design plans and drawings using computer aided design (CAD) programs under the direction of a designer or engineer.

• Reviews project scope and confers with project engineer concerning tasks required such as plan preparation, evaluation of field conditions, design requirements, and/or reports
• Uses computer equipment including engineering and design modeling software to prepare engineering and design documents
• Support and communicate with engineers, project managers and other supervisors throughout all stages of the drafting, design and construction process
• Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings
• Apply Westwood Company CAD standard, practices, and procedures in creating and modifying CAD drawings
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of drawings and documents
• Plot and check drawings
• Willing to take on other duties as assigned
• Performs basic design tasks

• Basic engineering knowledge along with current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes and regulations
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other discipline specific software
• Possess basic mathematical skills and analytical abilities
• Attention to detail, self-motivated and a team player
• Working Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam
• Willingness to learn and grow is a must

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience and knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Design skills and knowledge
• 1-5 Years of industry specific Land Development experience

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.