Kapur and Associates

Designs infrastructure and surveys project sites

CAD Technician

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMilwaukee, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
At least 2 years of progressive civil engineering or technician experience is required, preferably involving municipal or public infrastructure projects.
Experience with the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects is required.
A strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to roadway, utility, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and/or water infrastructure is required.
The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities is required.
The ability to communicate effectively with municipal staff is required.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills are required.

Responsibilities

Design municipal infrastructure projects, including roadways and streets, stormwater management and drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems, utility improvements, sidewalks, trails, and other public infrastructure.
Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, studies, and construction documents.
Attend and participate in meetings with municipal staff.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, technicians, and other project team members.
Coordinate with survey, environmental, construction services, transportation, and other engineering disciplines.
Maintain familiarity with applicable engineering standards, municipal ordinances, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Build trusted relationships with municipal staff and deliver technically sound projects on schedule and within budget.
Anticipate client needs and proactively identify solutions.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and communicate complex engineering issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource for developing engineers.
Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's municipal engineering practice.
Take ownership of projects, communicate directly with staff, solve problems, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.
Experience serving as a municipal CAD technician.
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers and technical staff.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable civil engineering/design software.

CAD Technician
Company: Kapur & Associates
Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: Milwaukee, WI

About Kapur:
Kapur & Associates is a reputable, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Kapur offers a unique employee friendly company culture and excellent benefits including generous stock ownership to all employees through our employee stock ownership program (ESOP). At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join our growing team. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys working directly with our municipal staff, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and designing projects from initial planning through final design.
The CAD Technician will be responsible for the designand delivery of public infrastructure projects including roadway improvements, stormwater systems, sanitary sewer, water distribution, site improvements, and other municipal infrastructure. This individual will work closely with municipal staffand internal project teams while serving as a trusted technical resource for our projects.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertiseand skills, and the ability to develop lasting relationships with municipal staff.
Key Responsibilities

Design municipal infrastructure projects including:
- Roadways and streets
- Stormwater management and drainage systems
- Sanitary sewer systems
- Water distribution systems
- Utility improvements
- Sidewalks, trails, and other public infrastructure
Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, studies, and construction documents.
Attend and participate in meetings with municipal staff.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, technicians, and other project team members.
Coordinate with survey, environmental, construction services, transportation, and other engineering disciplines.
Maintain familiarity with applicable engineering standards, municipal ordinances, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications
Required

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of progressive civil engineering or technician experience, preferably involving municipal or public infrastructure projects.
Experience with the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to roadway, utility, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and/or water infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively with municipal staff.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Preferred

Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.
Experience serving as a municipal CAD technician.
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers and technical staff.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable civil engineering/design software.

What Success Looks Like
A successful CAD Technician in this role will:

Build trusted relationships with municipal staff.
Deliver technically sound projects on schedule and within budget.
Anticipate client needs and proactively identify solutions.
Effectively coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
Communicate complex engineering issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource for developing engineers.
Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's municipal engineering practice.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced CAD technician who enjoys the combination of technical engineering, and staff interaction. You understand that successful municipal engineering is not simply about producing plans. It is about helping communities make practical, responsible infrastructure decisions and guiding projects from an identified need through successful construction.
You are comfortable taking ownership of projects, communicating directly with staff, solving problems, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

About the Company

Kapur and Associates

Designs infrastructure and surveys project sites

Kapur and Associates provides engineering, surveying and construction management services for public agencies, developers and private clients across the United States. Its teams assess project sites, prepare civil and structural designs, map land and utilities, and support the construction of roads, buildings and infrastructure. Engineers and surveyors work with owners and contractors to define requirements, develop plans and monitor whether construction meets project specifications. The firm earns fees from professional consulting, design, survey and construction oversight work, with services available through regional offices. Founded in 1981, Kapur is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Milwaukee, WI
Founded: 1981

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