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Jacobs CAD Technician - Civil Engineering in Gainesville, Florida

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. Join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community. We are looking for a driven CAD Technician with interest and experience in Civil Engineering projects, such as infrastructure, utilities, water/wastewater works, site development, etc. to support our Gainesville FL team.  

As a key member of our Gainesville FL team, you’ll join our collaborative process providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering and architectural design. You’ll be responsible for preparing drawings and sketches using CAD workstations while working closely with Design Engineers and Project Managers.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform CAD work in a 3D environment using latest CAD software

  • Use design software in 2D, 3D and BIM to produce water and wastewater infrastructure model and drawings deliverables

  • Create detailed civil engineering plans and drawings using CAD software from sketches, layouts, or notes provided by engineers

  • Update CAD standard details

  • Organize and maintain CAD files

  • Produce drawing deliverables in electronic format (PDF) and paper copies

  • Participate in all phases of project delivery, under the direction of Engineers, Project Managers, and the Lead Designer

  • Recommend design changes requiring sound judgment and discretion

  • Review drawings for completeness

  • Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop designs with minimal supervision

  • Understand scope of works, required CAD Standards, and use good judgment to determine if the drawings will comply with the scope of work, known regulations, and client expectations

  • Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field (degree requirement could be waived depending on experience)

  • 5 to 10 years of increasingly responsible civil engineering technician experience in the preparation of civil engineering plans and contract drawings using CAD

  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microstation experience  

  • Knowledge of fundamentals of engineering drafting design and land surveying

  • Experience using ProjectWise and/or BIM360 would be an asset

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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