CAD Designer

Position

Gourdie Fraser is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Engineering Group as a Lead CAD Designer. Team members in this position develop design drawings using AutoCAD for the design and plan preparation of a wide variety of project types, including transportation, site engineering, municipal infrastructure, parks and recreation and more.  We are seeking individuals who are familiar with civil engineering design/CAD details and can work independently and with large project teams to develop accurate deliverables.

Education and Experience

 Minimum high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided design and drafting and continuing course work in advances applications and add-ons to standard CAD software platforms. At least five (5) years of varied and complex computer-aided design/drafting experience on civil engineering projects.

• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation is a plus
• Two-year degree preferred, but not required
• Michigan DOT and Local Agency project knowledge is a plus
• General knowledge of engineering principles and materials

Responsibilities

Employees in this position will provide CAD design support within our Transportation and Site Development Team on a wide range of projects covering civil structures design with a focus site development including grading, stormwater and utilities and road networks including trails and bridges, retaining walls, dams, culvert structures, and miscellaneous projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize MicroStation/AutoCAD to prepare engineering drawings consisting of standard structure sheets, structural details, and quantities
• Develop a thorough understanding of materials, detailing, components, and the design process
• Obtains work assignments of either specific design elements or CAD drafting from Designer or Project Manager with an allocated budget
• Reviews all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to Project Manager for review
• Coordinates with outside utility companies and municipalities to gather required information necessary for design
• Responsible for the preparation of grading and site plans compliant with local and state regulations and ordinances
• Responsible for the design and creation of plans for water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers
• Preparation of storm water management calculations and plans
• Preparation of transportation plans utilizing MDOT pay items
• Perform and adjust quantity calculations for practical and budgetary purposes
• Helps in the development of CAD drafting standards and procedures and uses these standard check lists to ensure quality control on each project
• Performs quantity take offs for cost estimate development
• Performs work as assigned from sketches, verbal instructions, and notes
• Establishes and maintains schedules and provides progress reports
• Attends regularly scheduled progress meetings with Project Managers, Client Managers, and Clients
• Compiles data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparations of drawings
• Assist with the training of new engineering personnel in the basics of the company CAD system and standards. 
• Advise and assist CAD users with processes and methods.  Develops productivity tools.

Small town vibe, big teamwork, and just past our doors all that Northern Michigan offers. GFA offers competitive wages, benefits, a 401K program, health insurance, profit-sharing, company ownership opportunities, and a generous Earned Time Off allowance. GFA understands that employee success is often built on a foundation of a healthy work-life balance. With company outings, community volunteering events, and flexible work schedule opportunities, GFA strives to promote this balance.

Email your resume to tonyk@gfa.tc to join the GFA team!

GFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.