CAD Technician II

CAD Technician II

CR 

 

About Sherwood Design Engineers

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment. 

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

Sherwood is currently seeking a CAD Technician II to support our growing, progressive and multidisciplinary engineering firm. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of Sherwood’s global team, collaborating with engineering and operations disciplines to cocreate solutions to a variety of organizational challenges. This candidate will understand how to create base files, plan views, sections, profiles and plotting layouts. They will read and interpret technical architectural and civil design drawings, and utilize computer software to complete assignments. 

Minimum Skills

• Typically 2+ years of experience in the industry
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
• Proficiency in sheet and plan setup 
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and Google Apps
• Ability to analyze design sketches and specifications to create technical drawings
• Knowledge of industry information and current with industry standards
• Time management skills to work with multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Intermediate English speaking, writing and reading skills

Preferred Skills

• Technical degree from Technical/Professional High School, INA or equivalent
• Previous experience as a CAD Technician/Drafter or related position
• Experience/knowledge in land development, site development, infrastructure
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS 
• Knowledge of BIM methodology and interoperability of Civil 3D, Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Expected Outcomes

• Interpret architectural and engineering notes, written instructions, and detailed sketches, to prepare clear and detailed drawings 
• Work with production and engineering teams to ensure that all drawings and models meet required standards
• Update existing drawings as new information becomes available
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues

 

What We Offer

• Flexible working, with one Friday off every month
• Hybrid Schedule
• Birthday Leave
• Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
• Private Health Insurance
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• Opportunity to work on national and international projects
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.