CAD Engineer Jobs in Florida

Requisition ID: 180809

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southeast District

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a CAD Survey Engineer you will lead the preparation and coordination of complex survey deliverables, including construction staking calculations for bridges, roadway, drainage, buildings, 3D models for survey field crews and machine control and project as-built drawings.

This role works closely with District CAD Manager, Project Survey Team, Project Managers, and Engineers to ensure technically accurate, high-quality deliverables while maintaining CAD standards, project schedules, and quality control procedures. This position also provides mentorship to junior staff, supports departmental process improvements, and serves as a technical resource for survey drafting workflows and best practices.

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

Location

This position is based out of our Orlando, Florida area office.

Responsibilities

• Provides potential solutions to complex issues.
• Reviews contract drawings for accuracy.
• Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues.
• Reviews application of standards and can make suggestions on improvements needed.
• Serves as a resource to department, projects and construction.
• Balances individual performance requirements with the demands for team participation.
• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
• Complete as-builts by utilizing Request for Information (RFIs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and red-marked drawings from construction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or High School diploma.
• 5 years' minimum relevant experience.
• Self directs work with limited supervision.
• Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced technicians.
• Leads small team to complete tasks for multiple projects.
• Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and members of immediate department.
• Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as technical resource to engineers, designers and construction teams.
• Experience utilizing a computer-aided drafting program (MicroStation, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center) and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems; thorough understanding of spreadsheets and databases.
• Continuously looking for ways to improve processes for customers and makes recommendations for improvements.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.