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Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Senior Civil CADD Technician (Civil Engineering Specialist, Senior)

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Position Description Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle’s electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Engineering & Technology Operations Division The Technical Resources Unit in the Engineering & Technology Operations Division has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil CADD Technician (Civil Engineering Specialist, Senior). The unit is responsible for collecting, preparing, updating and maintaining all drawings of hydroelectric projects and high‑voltage substations to ensure drawings used by the City are accurate and timely, avoiding project delays and work hazards.

Job Responsibilities

Perform complex projects to support engineers in electrical, structural, mechanical and civil engineering disciplines.

Software/hardware management.

Provide substantial support toward management of the Accurent Meridian Document Management System.

Provide quality control of documents that are checked in and out of the Meridian Document Management System.

Act as the lead controller for the Meridian Electronic Document Management System for archiving, organizing and managing digital documents.

Coordinate design work and related matters with project engineers, supervisors and consultants.

Provide CAD assistance and training to associate and assistant specialists.

Conduct site reconnaissance for scoping projects and quality control measures.

Supervise and train assistant and associate specialists.

Create and maintain templates, settings and standards for Civil 3D and AutoCAD, develop efficiency tools for standardization.

Provide support for the rollout of AutoCAD software for the engineering staff.

Maintain CAD to GIS integration of data.

Work within established standards and revise standards when necessary.

Travel to remote sites to support projects and collect as‑built information.

Qualifications In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes:

Four years’ civil engineering experience.

An associate degree in civil engineering technology or two years of college‑level coursework in engineering and construction technology (or a combination of education and training that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Thorough knowledge of technical engineering principles including CADD and electronic drawing management.

Knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) in general, and Meridian software application.

Software expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Map 3D and ESRI ArcGIS.

Knowledge of surveying principles and experience with civil engineering design and drafting.

Experience creating construction documents and plan sets utilizing AutoCAD.

Good interpersonal, technical writing and oral communication skills.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.

Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.

May be required to lift over 50 pounds; stand, walk or bend for extended periods.

Overnight travel may be required.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired Qualifications

Recognition of values associated with excellent customer service.

Additional Information The full salary range for this position is $60.61 to $67.91 per hour.

Application Process

A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Who May Apply This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

EEO Statement Seattle City Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Legal Disclosure Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check and a driving history review in compliance with applicable regulations. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

More Information Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

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