Souder, Miller & Associates (SMA)

Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success.

We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

POSITION SUMMARY:

SMA is currently recruiting for a full-time experienced CAD Technician III-V for the Geomatics Tech Sector in Las Cruces, NM office. The candidate will be responsible for assisting Project Surveyors in application of principles, methods, and techniques of surveying technology. Applicant must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently on assigned projects but be able to integrate skills into a team environment. Excellent communications skills are a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledgeable of national CAD Standards. Must be able to proficiently operate AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Able to process various forms of data provided such as xml files, point data, GIS data, shape files, Landdesktop etc.
• Assists in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, test, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Assists in the development of probable cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Create, utilize, and modify plan, profiles, alignments, sample lines, and section views.
• Must understand the plan and profiles, able to provide detailed and accurate drawings.
• Create, manage, and edit line type styles, text styles, label styles, point group styles, etc.
• Create, manage, and edit design surfaces through the use of feature lines, corridors, 3-D Polylines, point data etc. or a combination of these components.
• Understand and be able to operate plans that utilize ctb files and stb files.
• Create, manage, and edit sheet set managers for complex projects while coordinating with support staff.
• Prepares medium to less complex design computations and quantity estimates.
• Performs design of portions of non-routine projects or entire projects under limited supervision.
• Assists in the preparation of drawings, and exhibits of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and permits for projects.
• Performs CAD drafting on a regular basis to reduce designs to final drawings.
• Design review as well as some assistance preparing bids.
• Implementation of regulatory standards and permitting requirements.
• Train other staff members on CAD Standards, as appropriate.
• Provides technical support to other staff in area of expertise.
• Understands surveying terminology and other concepts related to civil engineering and construction practices.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.
• Ability to work with a medium level of supervision.

Other skills and abilities:

• Must have the ability to operate a computer.
• Able to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associate degree with drafting and designing.
• Minimum 5 year of experience with AutoCAD and 2 years of experience with Civil 3D.
• This is not a remote position.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP, Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care.
• Wellness program for employees, flexible work schedule, ID Theft Protection.
• Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay.
• Education Reimbursement and Professional dues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY SOUDER, MILLER & ASSOCIATES:

SMA has been inspiring engineers, surveyors, and scientists to deliver innovative solutions since 1985. SMA is the third largest engineering firm in New Mexico. Whether it is designing public roads and interstates, threading fiber-optic conduits in between underground utilities across an urban intersection, choosing the most effective method to remediate contaminated soil, master planning mixed development, or ensuring access to safe drinking water by identifying water sources and operating treatment facilities, our employees demonstrate their commitment to our clients by building a partnership and investing in the success of every project.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of SMA to afford equal employment to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, spousal affiliation or veteran status, and to conform to all applicable laws and regulations. The Company is fully committed to this concept and all personnel are expected to actively participate in the implementation of these policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Cruces, NM 88011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 5 years (Preferred)
• Civil 3D: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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