Moffatt & Nichol is actively seeking a junior level CAD Technician to join our Seattle or Federal Way, WA office. This individual will Design and draft detailed drawings using AutoCAD for use in planning, permitting and construction of civil engineering projects that shape our coastlines, harbors & rivers as well as transportation projects associate with movement of freight. Six key area of practice are: Ports & Harbors; coastal, environmental & water resources; urban waterfronts & marinas; transportation, bridges & rail; inspection & rehabilitation; & energy.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. The firm is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Transform initial rough designs/sketches and redlines/mark-ups into finished graphics/construction documents.
• Assist the CAD Manager with designs for site development & transportation projects.
• Ability & willingness to travel as required.
• Draft detail drawings of cargo/port/bulk terminals, breakwaters, marinas, wharfs, bulkhead walls, piers, bridges, sound walls, ferry terminals, hydraulic structures, structures (steel, concrete, timber & masonry) and shoreline construction (beaches, revetments, dikes and jetties).
• Improve communications through documentation.
• Review engineering drawings to ensure adherence to established CAD standards.
• Conduct 2D & 3D CAD modeling.

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• BS or Associate degree in Engineering Technology or comparable/related (ie. CADD; Drafting & Design Technology; General Engineering; or Design and Construction Technology)

• Must have working knowledge of civil site development.
• 3+ years proven work experience with AutoCAD and AEC design
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Excel intermediate knowledge required).
• Ability to introduce new ideas and CAD routines to enhance and improve some of the day to day operations.
• Understanding and application of CAD standards.
• Good numeracy and computer skills.
• A knowledge of structural steel materials (ie.W, S & M shapes; channels; angels; etc).
• Good problem-solving skills, analytical thinking.
• Creative flair.
• The ability to meet deadlines while performing under pressure.
• Successful experience working in a dynamic environment with multiple project responsibilities.
• Ability to understand & complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Software Experience:
  • AutoCAD (required)
  • Civil 3D (desired but not required)
  • ArcGIS (a strong plus)
  • Navisworks (a strong plus)

Base Hourly Range:

• $29/hr. to $36/hr. based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.
• Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in Washington

Working conditions:

This position works primarily in an office setting; some client and field visits and occasional out-of-state travel to other M&N offices.

Physical requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office setting, and ability to use standard office equipment and furnishings is required. On rare occasions travel may be required to another office.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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