Civil Drafter

Description JOB SUMMARY: Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is looking for a Civil Drafter to join our team! We are looking for an experienced drafter with a background in civil or utility design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. MES is a multifaceted utility design and engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest.

The Civil CAD Drafter is responsible for supporting our clients and co-workers in preparing plan and profile road and utility projects. The CAD Designer must also support our core principles – understand our customers and satisfy their needs, do what we say we are going to do and have fun.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the setup and preparation of detailed project drawings during planning and design. Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Technician to provide drawings on schedule. Prepare permit drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes. Understand AutoCAD requirements needed for difference clients as well as our firm.

Perform QA/QC on drawing files. Coordinate project deadlines with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers. Other duties as assigned by Project Manager. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. Primarily work in an office setting. Ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.

COMPENSATION

Compensation commensurate with experience. Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer. Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.

Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees. Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees. Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 120 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.

Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

Requirements

Associates degree in AutoCAD drafting or equivalent work experience. 1-5 years of AutoCAD experience. Civil 3D experience is preferred. MDOT and MicroStation experience a plus. Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills and familiarity of industry practices and regulations. Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Office and Outlook.