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CADD Operator/Drafter
Universal Engineering SciencesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2025
About the role
Overview: UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
The CADD Operator/Drafter performs routine and more complex CADD assignments for the preparation of engineering drawings using AutoDesk and Bentley products. CADD assignments originate from Erlanger and Lexington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio Branch Offices.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
The CADD Operator/Drafter performs routine and more complex CADD assignments for the preparation of engineering drawings using AutoDesk and Bentley products. CADD assignments originate from Erlanger and Lexington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio Branch Offices.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs routine and complex drafting assignments, not limited to:
- Maps and Site Plans
- Geophysical Data Presentation
- Shoring/Retaining Wall Design Drawings
- Profiles, Cross Sections, Schematics, and Process Diagrams
- Prepares GPS for locating and staking boring/test pit locations and performs post-processing of accumulated GPS data.
- Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and standards including active participation in pre-task planning and reporting of safety issues or concerns to management
- Maintains library of past drawings
- Maintains library of reference drawings
- Performs other duties as requested, including but not limited to, assisting with field data collection; locating and staking boring/test pit locations; perform sampling and testing on construction materials; and observing and documenting field activities.
In addition:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Knowledge of Auto CAD and Microsoft Office products required
- Experience with Microstation and Open Roads Designer (ORD) required
- Knowledge for surveying-Township & Range, GPS Coordinate System, and Northern Eastern Coordinates System, preferred
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