Freese and Nichols is seeking a BIM/CAD Technician I for our Lubbock, TX office. This position is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining CAD production drawings and figures.  The selected candidate will be able to utilize AutoCAD and Civil3D for development of engineering designs and production drawings based on input and guidance.                                                                                                         

Essential Functions

• Draft drawings and details for civil infrastructure projects based on input provided by Design Engineers. Utilize FNI CAD Standards and follows instruction per direction from Project Manager, Designers and Lead CAD Staff.
• Prepares typical civil layout drawings for designs that are simple to complex engineering and construction drawings.  
• Ability to interpret hand-sketches and drawings markups to make changes to AutoCAD drawings.
• Applies revisions from markups and provide quality control to work that is submitted to the Project Manager.
• Places and manages files according to CAD Standards and prepares final drawings.
• Ability to review survey data and incorporate into design work.
• Prepares accurate and complete layouts, cross sections, details, and production documents with direct input from Designer or Engineer. 
• Work as part of a design team and communicate effectively. Works collaboratively with other CAD Staff and Engineers to contribute to multiple projects throughout the organization and work alongside other CAD technicians, civil engineers, and project managers locally and virtually in other offices. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0+ years’ experience performing CAD functions for the development of construction drawings. 
• Aptitude for mathematics, reading drawings and maps, 3D visualization, and a moderate degree of computer and CAD software competency.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in CAD drafting and design preferred

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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