Job Title: Civil CAD Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our team. Under close supervision, you will perform basic functions requiring technical knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating or modifying deliverables. Your role will involve developing site drainage, grading, and utility plans using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation. You will support client needs related to water, wastewater, linear pipelines, and other water-related solutions. Basic experience with Civil 3D is required, particularly in using pipe/pressure networks, proposed grading surfaces, and plan and profile development.
If qualified and interested, please send updated resume and availability for a 15 minute call to sgado@actalentservices. com.
Responsibilities
- Understand and implement current engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, and company policies and procedures.
- Proactively apply knowledge of company standards to ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant, supporting continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Review design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance with project-specific codes and standards.
- Broaden the use of applications to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures used to accomplish deliverables.
- Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs and perform basic computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
- Coordinate deliverables with other groups involved in the same project to minimize interference or errors, and support field activities.
- Focus on the needs of internal clients while understanding external clients' main interests and drivers.
- Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes, applying judgment and making decisions regarding deliverables and input interpretation.
- May provide supervision, work direction, and guidance to others, contributing to career development and mentoring.
Essential Skills
- 1 year of experience utilizing AutoCAD for civil engineering tasks.
- Diploma or Associate's degree in a related field.
- Experience with grading, land development, and design.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience utilizing AutoCAD for grading and/or pipe or pressure networks.
- Strong communication skills within a team.
- Willingness and ability to learn from colleagues and experienced technicians.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid work environment with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The office is newly renovated with lots of open space, collaborative work areas, single-use offices, and comfortable work spaces with bean bag chairs. The schedule provides flexibility to start early and leave early. Opportunities for advancement are available, along with a competitive pay structure and access to upskill programs, including free courses and certifications for professional development.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lake Oswego,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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