About this role
Job Description:
Overview:
The Technician II provides intermediate-level drafting and design support for engineering projects across multiple disciplines. This role works with limited supervision to prepare, revise, and coordinate construction documents, exhibits, and technical graphics in compliance with company standards and applicable agency requirements. The Technician II demonstrates increasing independence, technical proficiency, and the ability to review their own work for accuracy and completeness.
Core Responsibilities:
∙ Prepare and revise construction plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, and project exhibits using CAD/BIM software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge, or related platforms.
∙ Develop construction documents from engineer markups, sketches, notes, and redlines with increasing independence.
∙ Apply established company CAD drafting standards to ensure consistency in layers, line styles, symbols, and sheet layouts.
∙ Incorporate QA/QC procedures and applicable agency checklist requirements to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
∙ Review own work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements prior to submission.
∙ Assist engineers with preparation of technical documentation, exhibits, and deliverables.
∙ Coordinate and communicate with engineers, designers, and project managers to support project objectives and schedules.
∙ Maintain organized project files to support efficient team collaboration and accessibility of information.
∙ Develop construction documents for underground utilities, paving, grading, drainage, erosion control, and small facility sites such as lift stations.
∙ Interpret sketches, notes, and redlines from engineers with increasing independence.
Qualifications:
∙ Associate degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Applied Science, or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
∙ Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing civil, transportation, structural, utility, or aviation construction documents using CAD software.
∙ Proficiency in discipline-appropriate CAD/BIM software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge); software requirements may vary by assignment.
∙ Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
∙ Effective written and verbal communication skills.
∙ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
∙ Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and project priorities.
∙ Ability to operate a company vehicle and travel occasionally, if required by assignment.
∙ Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.
If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [email protected] or call (210) 375-9000.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.