CAD Technician

Seamon, Whiteside & Assoc Inc • Mount Pleasant, SC

4h

About The Position

The CAD Technician will serve as a member of the Civil Engineering department to manage multiple tasks such as preparing plans for residential, commercial, retail, and office buildings and perform quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates.

About Us

Since the company’s beginning in 1985, we’ve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients, community, and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW+ we approach every plan from both points of view, working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world, that’s a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region, the SW+ leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent, each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW+ has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sector including mixed-use commercial developments, urban and suburban multifamily, healthcare, office, high end resort and parks and recreation projects.

With over 200+ employees, and offices in Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Summerville, Spartanburg, Columbia, SC as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. SW+ inspires employees to stand behind its tagline, "Elevating the site design experience." Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW+ offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities.

In addition, company sponsored events, such as golf tournaments, sports teams, and happy hours, along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in civil engineering preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D required

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD certification preferred but not required
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel)
• A strong desire for continuous professional and personal development and improvement
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to effectively manage time
• Willingness, ability, and commitment to meet task deadlines
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans for residential, commercial, retail, and office buildings
• Layout water & sewer utilities plans
• Prepare site plans
• Complete grading plans
• Prepare preliminary plats
• Perform quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates

Benefits

• 10 Company paid Holidays
• 100% Company paid Dental, STD, LTD, and Term Life Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Vision, Voluntary Term Life, Accidental, Critical Illness, Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance, and Nationwide Pet Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• Work/Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED