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Group: Utility Infrastructure
Position: Technician/Senior Technician
Location: Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Fort Wayne, IN (Position available in all locations)
Technicians work under the direction and mentoring of their Team Leader, producing CAD (computer-aided design) drawings for the Utility Infrastructure Group. Drawing content may include treatment plants, mechanical equipment, process piping, structures, site grading, drainage, pipeline plans and profiles, and maintenance of traffic.
Responsibilities include coordination with Project Managers and Engineers to illustrate engineering design concepts and details; aid in engineering analysis; use software proficiently; develop drawings following industry, company and group standards and practices; and operate plotting equipment to produce printed materials as required. Critical performance areas are accuracy, quality, completeness, and adherence to schedule.
ResponsibilitiesTechnical/Administrative
Maintain and increase proficiency in software use (type dependent on available project types and workload needs, which may include: Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS)Follow file management protocols for folder structure, file naming convention, storage location, submittal vaultsProvide graphics production support for Utility Infrastructure staff in all design centers as assignedGraphics support (proposals, client/public meetings)CAD drawing production (design documents, as-builts)Assist with analysis tasks (quantities for earthwork, pavement, piping, drainage areas)Assist with administrative duties (plotting, electronic file submission, and others as assigned)Plan Development
Plan sheet creationIndex and sheet numberingImport 3D models, CAD files, photos, spreadsheets, pdfsSurvey translation, existing TIN (triangular irregular networks), topographic notes, annotation, plottingLabels (construction limits, right-of-way, structure call-outs, future, scale)Alignments, plans and profilesProposed dataNotes, plans, profiles, cross-sections, construction details, data tables, dimensionsCorrectly order elements on sheets (labeling, annotation)Site grading, pavement, utilities, drainage structures, erosion control, maintenance of trafficBuildings, hydraulic structures, mechanical equipment, process piping and appurtenancesUtility piping alignments Develop clear design details from standards, example work and prior experienceDeliverablesPlot check sets to ensure all layers are included and that sheets are clean and legible (electronic or hardcopy)Follow electronic file management and external file-sharing proceduresQuality
Follow Utility Infrastructure standards for drawing development, which may also incorporate:DOT standard drawings and details andLocal standards for plan details and quantities/tablesLocal utility standardsRecommend and help create aids to increase efficiencyFollow Utility Infrastructure electronic mark-up/checking proceduresUse pdf mark-up tools in Blue Beam StudioComplete mark-ups with minimal directionTrack completed mark-upsAssist Engineers with cross-check of other design disciplinesFollow document management standards for control of CAD data and archiving completed projectsPeriodically check and clean-up drawing foldersLoad and track files on ERMS (Electronic Records Management System)
Communications
Communicate and accept work assignments with a positive attitudeTime managementCoordinate all assigned tasks with Project Managers and Engineers (with assistance from Team Leader in task prioritization)Understand what is required for each task (scope, deadlines, associated level of effort)Communicate with team members regarding project information and task progressCoordinate with other groups and subconsultantsParticipate in internal meetings (project, training, administration)
Training
Software (Revit, CAD, GIS, modeling software as applicable)Technology (plotters)Information management (filing, archiving, transmittals, correspondence)Standards (drawing content, format, details)Quality management (markups, review process)Cross-training experience with other groupsCareer development planning
Teaching (Senior Technician)
Ability to train CAD drafters and staff engineers on plan details Open personality to handle any type of question or assignment Assisting staff technicians and engineers in accomplishing tasks, especially QC/QA and mark-upsCheck accuracy on drawing sets Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent preferredMinimum of 2 years experience Technical knowledge of plan production methods used in the utility infrastructure engineering industry in IndianaDemonstrated proficiency in CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Microstation)Performance Measures
Amount and quality of design document productionAmount of collaboration with staff in other design centers
Performance Metrics (Technician)
Utilization rate goal of 90%Keeps records, paperwork, drawings and files organized as required for a projectCompletes assignments on time and able to set priorities when confronted with several “urgent” projectsPossesses and demonstrates the technical/professional knowledge necessary to fulfill role; maintains competency in essential areasExplores alternative and innovative approaches to design problems before deciding on a course of actionWorks without excessive guidance on assigned tasksAccepts responsibility for work delegated to him/her with a positive attitudeObserves office hours and policies; adheres to valid work scheduleReviews accuracy of work (drawings and computations) producedCooperates with others as a member of the team; demonstrates ability to work together to achieve common goalsKeeps up with in-house computer applicationsAttends seminars and courses to increase skills in relevant disciplinesRefers potential employees to the company
Performance Metrics (Senior Technician)
Senior Technician typically has more than 10 years professional experience and shall have exhibited growth and increased independence and proficiency in all items listed above. Additional performance measures include:
Mentors less experienced staff and/or assists with training efforts in the team/groupUses time wisely in order to reduce the risk of mistakes that come from squeezing too much work into too little time Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed American Structurepoint is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Need further assistance?
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