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CAD Specialist

Location: Fort Edward, NY, US
CAD Specialist-09351

Description

Make a Difference!
CAD Specialist - Fort Edward, NY
Parsons offers the stability and recognition of an industry leader coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver landmark commercial infrastructure that supports global initiatives in energy, power, renewables, environmental, healthcare, education, communications and capital improvement programs. We are hiring colleagues with a "can do" mindset. If you thrive in a high energy environment and on professional challenges, let's get started! Parsons delivers safer, healthier and more sustainable communities.
PARSONS is one of the largest engineering and construction companies in the United States, working on a wide variety of multi million dollar projects around the world. We invite you to explore becoming part of our Fort Edward, NY Project Team on a long term, high profile project restoring a major historic watershed.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Develops moderately-difficult to difficult working drawings from existing drawings, survey data, and other field data, ensuring that they meet company and industry standards and codes. Understands the materials and methods normally used within the assigned discipline.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of plan views, sections, profiles, and details related to civil/environmental engineering work. Gathers data from existing drawings, rough sketches, surveys, and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. Works closely with other Designer/Drafters and Engineers to ensure a coordinated design.
Applies standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments. Utilizes project specific specifications, work plans, and drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
2-year technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent) is preferred, as well as 4-6 years of relevant experience.
Local candidates strongly preferred.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Must have AutoCAD Civil 3D and Map experience; Working with and transforming large bathymetric grid files; Constructing TINs and surfaces; Calculating volumes between surfaces and boundaries; Generating grading objects and creating surfaces from grading objects; Generating isopachs from contour differences; Creating large point files (>250,000 points) from surfaces; Importing and displaying large point files using point groups and styles; Creating Section and Profile views to display elevations for multiple surfaces; 3-D rendering of topography and isopachs; Working with geo-referenced raster files for over/under lays; Importing and exporting standard GIS data formats including ESRI Shapefiles and coverages; Producing thematic displays of GIS data; Familiarity with GPS surveying and data manipulation;
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world. M/W/D/V.

Job

CAD Systems

Primary Location

US-NY-Fort Edward



Job ID: 09351
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About Us

Celebrating more than 65 years of growth in the engineering and construction industry, Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide in the infrastructure, environmental and defense/security markets. At Parsons, we combine strong forward-thinking and cutting-edge technology to improve the way people connect with the world. Our success has been in striking the balance between big ideas and the technical ability to bring them to life.

Here, we believe that each of our projects represents the perfect synergy of our leading technology, advanced processes, and outstanding employees—the most critical ingredient for our success. Our people provide the talent, experience, and passion that lie at the heart of every one of our completed jobs. That’s our formula for success.

That’s why we provide the challenges and inspiration that can help them grow professionally and personally. Our projects foster positive change in the communities where our people live and work, and we offer the mentoring, referrals, and development programs that build critical skills and advance career paths. If you think you have what it takes, then bring your passion, commitment, and talent to Parsons and find out how to make our success your own.

About CAD Design

By being hired into one of our CAD Design jobs at Parsons Corporation, you’ll be a key member of the Parsons Corporation team. Professionals in CAD Design careers come from a variety of backgrounds, bringing an assortment of knowledge and skills to every area of our business. Please click on your desired CAD Design job below to learn more about the exact qualifications.
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Location Information

Fort Edward, NY
USA