CAD Drafting Technician I - Denver, CO

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a CAD Drafting Technician I for full-time employment with our Denver, CO office. The CAD Drafting Technician I will assist engineers and CAD Drafting Technician II’s in preparing and organizing laboratory data, boring logs, and drafting of figures and details for reports.

CAD Drafting Technician I are paid between $17.00 and $28.00 per hour.  Our offer will be based upon the individual’s experience and qualifications. Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account.  Retirement benefits include a 401K and Profit Sharing Plan. 

Training is an essential component of this position and individuals with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Areas of training include topics relative to your responsibilities, as well as cross training of other areas to promote future growth and development within our organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Independently develop drawings, figures, and details for geotechnical investigations and earth retention projects.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other material to complete drawings.
• Interpret structural, architectural, and civil drawings.
• Assist with development and maintenance of CAD, Excel and Revit templates.
• Coordinate and work with project team including other CAD technicians, engineers, and support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Familiarity of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Desire to learn and apply new skills with drafting and geotechnical software.
• Experience with gINT preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Certificate or associate degree in Drafting/CADD Technology, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a civil or related field.
• 1-5 years of demonstrated experience in civil engineering or related field.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an office setting. Regular work on computers while in the office.

Physical/General Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon:

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.

As leaders in the industry, CTL|Thompson, Inc. employs only those with technical excellence and professionalism.  Individuals exhibiting these qualities are attracted to CTL|Thompson, Inc. by the potential for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.

Please note that CTL|Thompson, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement.  In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CTL|Thompson, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  Any such unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CTL Thompson, Inc.