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This role requires strong technical drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver accurate as-built documentation and support project execution.
Education/ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in CADD production for rail transit, transportation, utility, or major infrastructure projects.
Experience preparing engineering drawings for rail transit systems, utility power systems, or civil infrastructure projects.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Revit.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, design markups, civil plans, and construction documentation.
Experience developing and maintaining 2D drawings and coordinated 3D models.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related technical discipline is preferred.
Experience supporting transportation or rail transit design projects is preferred.
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination is a plus.
Skills/KnowledgeStrong proficiency with AutoCAD and CADD drafting standards.
Ability to create accurate engineering drawings, plans, sections, elevations, details, and schematics.
Knowledge of civil, structural, utility, electrical, mechanical, or rail transit design documentation.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate markups into accurate design documents.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design models and project information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment.
ResponsibilitiesCADD Production & DocumentationPrepare, update, and maintain as-built drawings and engineering documentation.
Develop construction documentation including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schematics.
Maintain accurate project drawings and records throughout project delivery.
Create and modify engineering drawings based on project requirements and design updates.
Engineering CoordinationCoordinate drafting activities with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, markups, and technical documentation.
Support coordination between civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and systems disciplines.
Ensure project information is accurately represented across drawings and models.
Modeling & Design SupportDevelop and maintain coordinated 3D models using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit.
Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model integration.
Recreate and modify track alignments under the direction of engineering teams.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of project information models.
Project AdministrationMaintain project databases, spreadsheets, and documentation records.
Support project teams with technical documentation and drafting needs.
Assist in maintaining organized project information throughout the project lifecycle.
Work EnvironmentFull-time, on-site assignment.
Opportunity to support a major transportation infrastructure modernization project.
Collaboration with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Fast-paced environment requiring accuracy, teamwork, and technical expertise.
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CADD Operator - SFMTA
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$73,211 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Role:
CADD OperatorLocation:
San Francisco, CAWork Type:
Full-Time, On-SiteOverviewWe are seeking an experienced CADD Operator to support a major rail transit modernization project. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining engineering drawings, 3D models, and project documentation across multiple disciplines including rail transit, civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.This role requires strong technical drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver accurate as-built documentation and support project execution.
Education/ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in CADD production for rail transit, transportation, utility, or major infrastructure projects.
Experience preparing engineering drawings for rail transit systems, utility power systems, or civil infrastructure projects.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Revit.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, design markups, civil plans, and construction documentation.
Experience developing and maintaining 2D drawings and coordinated 3D models.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related technical discipline is preferred.
Experience supporting transportation or rail transit design projects is preferred.
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination is a plus.
Skills/KnowledgeStrong proficiency with AutoCAD and CADD drafting standards.
Ability to create accurate engineering drawings, plans, sections, elevations, details, and schematics.
Knowledge of civil, structural, utility, electrical, mechanical, or rail transit design documentation.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate markups into accurate design documents.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design models and project information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment.
ResponsibilitiesCADD Production & DocumentationPrepare, update, and maintain as-built drawings and engineering documentation.
Develop construction documentation including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schematics.
Maintain accurate project drawings and records throughout project delivery.
Create and modify engineering drawings based on project requirements and design updates.
Engineering CoordinationCoordinate drafting activities with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, markups, and technical documentation.
Support coordination between civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and systems disciplines.
Ensure project information is accurately represented across drawings and models.
Modeling & Design SupportDevelop and maintain coordinated 3D models using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit.
Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model integration.
Recreate and modify track alignments under the direction of engineering teams.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of project information models.
Project AdministrationMaintain project databases, spreadsheets, and documentation records.
Support project teams with technical documentation and drafting needs.
Assist in maintaining organized project information throughout the project lifecycle.
Work EnvironmentFull-time, on-site assignment.
Opportunity to support a major transportation infrastructure modernization project.
Collaboration with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Fast-paced environment requiring accuracy, teamwork, and technical expertise.