Lead CAD Technician - J.D. Hair & Associates

J. D. Hair & Associates (JDH&A) is an engineering firm that specializes in trenchless engineering and design services with headquarters located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trenchless engineering is most closely aligned with civil engineering and is associated with construction methods such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), microtunneling, Direct Pipe, and conventional auger boring. Trenchless construction is routinely used to install pipelines and utilities where minimal surface disruption is necessary or when conventional trenching is not practical. Founded in 1987, JDH&A was one of the first trenchless-focused engineering firms and has since been involved in some of the most significant and challenging trenchless projects ever completed. JDH&A remains a recognized leader in the specialized field of trenchless engineering and design. Our team is growing and seeking experienced CAD specialists to join our staff.

JDH&A is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in trenchless infrastructure construction. Michels Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified contractors in North America and is an industry leader in various utility and civil infrastructure sectors.

As a Lead CAD Technician, you will apply CAD knowledge and expertise to produce detailed drawings with limited guidance from others. You will have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, whether verbally or in writing, with clients and team members. You will lead and manage the preparation of comprehensive drawing packages and project details and review and coordinate work completed by project teams and junior drafters. You will maintain drafting standards and manage CAD workflows for optimal productivity. You will have the willingness to teach and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Why JDH&A?

• Our engineering solutions extend the limits of possibilities in construction
• We believe client expectations are a baseline we strive to exceed
• We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction
• As a member of the Michels Family of Companies, we are supported by a comprehensive network of specialized services and capabilities
• Michels invests an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan

Why you?

• You have a strong attention to detail
• You enjoy working on unique and specialized scopes of work
• You relish new challenges while using state-of-the-art methods and technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

What It Takes

• A.S or B.S. degree from an accredited institution in drafting or related field OR equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of CAD design/drafting experience
• Proficient user of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong knowledge of civil design standards, alignments, profiles, and orthographic projections
• Working understanding of GIS elements, coordinate systems, spatial data and projections
• Basic understanding of VBA and simple coding/scripting for process automation
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving-skills
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability