CAD Draftsman in Paris, Tennessee at L I Smith & Associates Inc

Job Summary:

The Civil CAD Designer will be responsible for producing quality plans for a variety of land development projects, as well as implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards. This individual will work directly with Project Managers and Civil Engineers to ensure timely project completion within allocated budgets.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Computer-aided design and drafting of site layout, drainage, roadway, grading, and utility systems using software programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D

· Organize drawings under the supervision of professional engineers

· Perform routine drawing assignments requiring the application of standard techniques and procedures.

· Work within allocated quality/budget/schedule expectations to complete scope-specific assignments

· Perform administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.

· Meet project schedule requirements and deadlines

· Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Proficient in AutoCAD

· Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· The ability to collaborate and be a team player.

· Detail oriented, self-starter

Education and Experience:

· Associate or technical school degree in design or drafting

· 1+ year(s) of drafting experience; 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

· Experience with land development projects preferred

· Experience working with state and local agencies preferred

· Previous internship experience with a related industry is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

Work requires little or no physical effort. Lifting or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is intermittent (not a routine part of the job) and secondary to the job.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed under basically normal working conditions as in a standard office environment.