CAD Drafter jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Moore Bass Consulting is a growing, well-established civil engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Land Surveying, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Administration.

Moore Bass Consulting has an opening for a Drafter/Designer with an expertise in site planning and subdivision planning in our Tallahassee, FL office. Under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer, you will primarily prepare subdivision layouts and drawings for proposed land development projects. You will learn about local regulatory, planning and zoning constraints by working closely with various professionals across the organization. GIS base maps, boundary and topographic surveys and legal descriptions are typically utilized as the base maps for planning exercises. You may serve as a lead planner or designer on zoning changes and Comprehensive Plan amendments. You will be responsible for technical performance on small projects and/or designated tasks on larger projects. The position requires a strong understanding of planning, zoning, surveying, architecture, site work grading, civil engineering design concepts, and regulatory compliance. This role requires regular interaction with our engineers and clients, excellent verbal and written communications skills are required. Position requires experience and proficiency with Civil 3D software. Experience in Sketchup and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.

Typical Duties:

• Using various computer applications (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), to produce layouts and drawings of proposed land development project showing buildings, parking, roads and utilities in appropriate locations, as well as grading concepts, landscape plans, and handicap accessibility requirements
• Translating verbal and/or written instructions into drawings of proposed land development projects including the incorporation of architectural layouts, zoning and environmental constraints and other site planning information
• Performing various forms of site planning technical support, including answering questions relative to code requirements, drawings, site planning specifications, site research or regulatory approval process research
• Preparation of written land development project summaries and narratives
• Preparation of rendered site plans
• Preparation of 3D modeling of site design concepts
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience, including preparation of planning maps and site plan documents across residential and commercial projects
• Intermediate level of expertise with all major technical aspects of surveys utilized as base maps for planning
• Knowledge of site planning principles, techniques, and procedures
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to read Construction Plans
• Ability and willingness to learn and accept new responsibilities as experience is gained
• Highly proficient in mathematics and measurements
• Knowledge of technical standards related to site planning
• Highly proficient in construction practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities

What makes Moore Bass Consulting a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits, and compensation packages. We are a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients. Visit www.moorebass.com to learn more.

Some of our many benefits include:
Health, Wellness, and Work/Life Benefits

• Superior Health and Dental Insurance Programs
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care
• Flexible schedule

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Generous base compensation
• 401(K) with Company Match

Paid time off, Holidays and other leave

• Generous annual leave policy for personal, vacation, sick and bereavement purposes
• 6 company-paid holidays annually

Professional Development Benefits

• Employer provides online professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• Employer pays Professional License renewal fees

Salary: Starting at $22 per hour.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Moore Bass Consulting is a Drug-Free Workplace and E-Verify Participant.

Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL 32303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person