Drafter

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on  Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .

WHPacific is seeking a Drafter/Staff Technician for the Water Resources Engineering Group in our Albuquerque Office. The preferred candidate will have a water resource/civil project background with experience utilizing AutoCAD for construction plan preparation. Knowledge of ArcGIS is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan production using AutoCAD software and techniques. Creation of exhibits to accompany reports and/or
• Ability and desire to learn AutoCAD, Civil3D and ArcGI
• P roduce design and construction plan drawings from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, and written and/ or verbal descriptions.
• Work directly with Senior Designers, Project Managers and Department Director to implement project design and production requirements.
• Implement company and client AutoCAD standards and quality procedures.
• Work closely with project team members, other departments, and sub-consultants to ensure drawings convey complete and correct information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a part of a cohesive team and able to do various tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of the principals of design and construction for water resource and related infrastructure is preferred.
• Drafting experience and familiarity using AutoCAD.
• Progressive responsibility for construction plan preparation including plan and profiles, cross-sections, grading and drainage plans, utility plans, and other related plans. Must have a great eye for drawing presentation, attention to detail, and consistency.
• Ability to independently perform multiple assignments with specific or generalized instruction.
• Demonstrates initiative and acknowledges and accepts responsibility.
• Experience with NM APWA and NM DOT design standards and practices is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ArcGIS (preferred).
• Availability to occasionally work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.