Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Civil/Structural CAD Technician II to join our team.

The CAD Technician II will assist the drafting and design team with creating and modifying a CAD drawing. This will include creating, modifying, receiving a basic red lined drawing and making the associated changes to the drawing. These drawings are then used to create bidding and construction documents for the client.

This position requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires a technical education. This individual will work under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of drafting tasks.


• Prepare plans, layouts, assembly drawings, detail drawings and sketches as directed by engineers.


• Knowledge of building codes, federal transportation regulations, development of details and the organization of construction documents.


• Revise existing drawings as required and correct “As Built” drawings.


• Conceptualize and design in a CAD Technician II role and communicate successfully in CAD using current industry standards.


• Responsible for maintaining accurate design and drawing archives and revision history.


• Effectively communicate while working in a team environment across multiple office locations.


• Obtain a general understanding of any overall project goals, constraints, and schedule requirements


• Proactively provide status updates, discuss challenges, and address plan revisions


• Deliver complete and accurate drawings within schedule parameters


• Compute calculations under the direction of a designer or engineer.

Position Requirements:

• AAS degree in drafting and design, engineering, or related field


• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred


• Previous discipline focused experience preferred


• Oil/gas industry experience is preferred.

◆   Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Have an intermediate understanding of AutoCAD


• Moderate skillset in Autodesk 3D products (Civil 3D, Plant 3D, CADWorx, Solidworks etc.)


• Proficient with Microsoft Office


• Must have good mathematical background to handle common calculations.


• Willing to learn new skills and work as a team to meet deadlines.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Demands:

• The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.  Routinely use standard office equipment such as but not limited to: computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.


• Frequent periods of standing for extended periods.


• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work long hours when projects demand.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated range for this position is $25– $31/hour.

Our benefits include: 

•    Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
•    Flexible work options
•    401K (6% company match)
•    Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
•    Paid time off (PTO)
•    Paid holidays (twelve per year)
•    Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.