Civil Engineering CAD Drafter

at  AKS Engineering Forestry

JOB SUMMARY:

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time architectural/civil drafter in our Tualatin, OR office. This person will work as part of a team producing home layout and plot plans for individual lots per jurisdiction requirements. This is an opportunity to work with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate degree in drafting technology or a combination of equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience performing CAD drafting duties in an architectural or civil engineering environment for site grading and residential lot layouts.
• Highly proficient skills using AutoCAD or Civil 3D preferred.
• Knowledge and experience applying a variety of local City/County drafting standards.
• Proficient in building spreadsheets using MS Excel.
• Ability to work and communicate successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to work quickly, manage multiple deadlines, and establish priorities.
• Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
• High attention to detail to produce quality work products.
• Experience with home building a plus.
• Valid US Driver’s license.

• Performing CAD drafting using Civil 3D including setting up sheets, drawing linework, and producing project related graphics for technical reports, presentations, etc.
• Completing subdivision house layout and plot plans for individual lots per jurisdiction requirements.
• Building Excel spreadsheets.
• As skills allow, completing drafting tasks including importing points, creating surfaces, creating horizontal alignments and vertical profiles, creating site/corridor models, performing volume calculations, etc.
• Driving company vehicles to project sites to verify conditions.
• Completing projects and special assignments as requested.
• Networking with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network.