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CAD Technician (No Testing Required) In Ofc 4 Days/Wk

Atlanta, GA
Full-Time

Job Description

JOB TITLE: CAD Technician

** Please be advised: Current Corporate Policy requires you to be IN the office @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA a minimum of four (4) days per week at this time. (Monday’s, Tuesday’s, Wednesday's & Thursday’s and if/when additionally required.)

There is NO longer a testing requirement for this position.

A Valid GA Driver's License is required. 

Participation on storm evaluation and restoration teams (if necessary) MAY also be required. 

JOB SUMMARY

The CAD Technician is responsible for performing CAD mapping for Land Engineering projects in support of SCS Engineering and Power Generation, SCS Transmission Line & Substation Design, GPC Environmental and Natural Resources and other customers. The CAD Technician possesses a high level of mapping skill, expertise and knowledge. The CAD Technician will work to ensure Land Engineering projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

· High school degree, required

· Certified CAD Technician or CAD Certificate Program courses, a plus

Experience Requirements

· Minimum of 1 years of experience using computer aided drafting & design (CADD) related to land surveying and/or civil engineering is strongly desired  

· Working knowledge and use of AutoCAD or comparable mapping software is required

· Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

· Field land surveying experience is a plus

· Use of Carlson Field & Office software is a plus

· Global Positioning System (GPS) experience is a plus

· Experience with LiDAR data and/or laser scanning data is a plus

· MicroStation experience is a plus

· Strong computer skills required

· Strong organizational and time management skills required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software which focuses on surveying and/or civil engineering

· Ability to read and understand surveying and property documents and drawings.

· Knowledge of the various survey coordinate datums and projection systems and their differences

· Use of basic office software (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, PC file folder systems, etc.)

· Good communication skills, ability to work with a team, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Duties:

· Perform CAD mapping for Land Engineering projects

· Reading and interpreting deeds, plats and other property record information

· Ensure surveying and mapping products are delivered to clients on schedule

· Support field surveying activities in an appropriate manner that assists in meeting client expectations

· Stay informed on Land Engineering status for assigned projects and provide timely feedback to update progress schedules

Behavioral Attributes:

· Skill to function as part of a team and to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

· Capacity to establish client relationships, to focus on the needs of the clients.

· Strong customer service and teamwork attitude

· Responsible decision maker and schedule oriented

· Strong communication skills

Licenses and Certifications:

· Valid Georgia driver’s license, required

· AutoCAD Civil 3D certification (by Autodesk), a plus

Other Job Requirements:

· Participation on storm evaluation and restoration teams (if necessary).

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JOB TITLE: CAD Technician

** Please be advised: Current Corporate Policy requires you to be IN the office @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA a minimum of four (4) days per week at this time. (Monday’s, Tuesday’s, Wednesday's & Thursday’s and if/when additionally required.)

There is NO longer a testing requirement for this position.

A Valid GA Driver's License is required. 

Participation on storm evaluation and restoration teams (if necessary) MAY also be required. 

JOB SUMMARY

The CAD Technician is responsible for performing CAD mapping for Land Engineering projects in support of SCS Engineering and Power Generation, SCS Transmission Line & Substation Design, GPC Environmental and Natural Resources and other customers. The CAD Technician possesses a high level of mapping skill, expertise and knowledge. The CAD Technician will work to ensure Land Engineering projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

· High school degree, required

· Certified CAD Technician or CAD Certificate Program courses, a plus

Experience Requirements

· Minimum of 1 years of experience using computer aided drafting & design (CADD) related to land surveying and/or civil engineering is strongly desired  

· Working knowledge and use of AutoCAD or comparable mapping software is required

· Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

· Field land surveying experience is a plus

· Use of Carlson Field & Office software is a plus

· Global Positioning System (GPS) experience is a plus

· Experience with LiDAR data and/or laser scanning data is a plus

· MicroStation experience is a plus

· Strong computer skills required

· Strong organizational and time management skills required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software which focuses on surveying and/or civil engineering

· Ability to read and understand surveying and property documents and drawings.

· Knowledge of the various survey coordinate datums and projection systems and their differences

· Use of basic office software (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, PC file folder systems, etc.)

· Good communication skills, ability to work with a team, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Duties:

· Perform CAD mapping for Land Engineering projects

· Reading and interpreting deeds, plats and other property record information

· Ensure surveying and mapping products are delivered to clients on schedule

· Support field surveying activities in an appropriate manner that assists in meeting client expectations

· Stay informed on Land Engineering status for assigned projects and provide timely feedback to update progress schedules

Behavioral Attributes:

· Skill to function as part of a team and to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

· Capacity to establish client relationships, to focus on the needs of the clients.

· Strong customer service and teamwork attitude

· Responsible decision maker and schedule oriented

· Strong communication skills

Licenses and Certifications:

· Valid Georgia driver’s license, required

· AutoCAD Civil 3D certification (by Autodesk), a plus

Other Job Requirements:

· Participation on storm evaluation and restoration teams (if necessary).

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About Southern Company

Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.

The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.

Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.

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