CAD Engineering Technician

Overview

Assist in performing moderately complicated engineering computer aided drafting and related work.

• Perform specialized technical activities in support of engineering operations;
• Gather, compile and/or analyze data for engineering studies;
• Prepare routine engineering and construction drawings with an estimated cost of $0 to $750,000;
• Prepare accurate and complete layouts, cross sections, and profiles;
• Research and maintain existing infrastructure record drawings, maps and plans;
• Maintain databases;
• Provide research and public assistance by providing engineering documents and support to all city departments, private engineering firms or other businesses;
• Develop maps for presentations and in-office use;
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Use of Microsoft programs;
• Able to read Civil Engineering plans;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of an Associate’s Degree in CAD with an additional 2 years of general CAD experience with a knowledge of fundamental principles in engineering and engineering drafting preferred or any combination of education and experience which provides the following:

Valid TX Driver's License.

• The fundamental principles of engineering, zoning, or planning;
• Computer aided drafting software;
• Computer applications associated with typical office duties and engineering functions;
• Working knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point;
• The principles and practices of engineering drafting as required by the specific position.

• Read and interpret drawings;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Understand surveyor's notes and interpret metes and bounds land descriptions as required by the specific position.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently walk, stand, bend and kneel during the shift;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Place arms above, at and below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement.