K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KFA is looking for an Autodesk Civil 3D CAD Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience to be part of our Team. In this position you will have the opportunity to work with a Team of Engineers and Technicians on water, wastewater, transportation, and drainage projects for our Public Sector clients. We work for several state, regional, city and county clients doing a wide variety of planning and design work. This position can be based out of either our Austin, Round Rock, Houston or San Antonio office.

The primary responsibilities of the Civil 3D CAD Technician include:

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Engineers to provide drafting and design support during planning, design and construction for water, wastewater, roadway, and drainage projects.
• Work with a team on production of plans from survey to final design, including creating alignments, creating surfaces and contours, generating plan and profile sheets, creating roadway corridors, and using Civil 3D styles for labeling while using multiple client standards.
• Work under the supervision of senior staff to interpret plans and data from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.).
• Perform CAD modifications based on plan markups, sketched information, and verbal direction.
• Prepare presentation materials and graphics for project development, meetings, and reports.

Requirements:

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in CAD, Engineering Design, or related field.
• Five years of experience in civil drafting and plan production, including grading and pipe profiles.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of CAD standards, Civil 3D objects and label styles, linetypes, sheet set manager and drawing setup.
• Understanding of geospatial coordinate systems.
• Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team at others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit a plus.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation a plus.

In addition, the successful candidate is highly motivated and will take initiative, demonstrate attention to detail and thoroughness, be able to work well with a team of engineers and technicians and is willing to learn and expand capabilities.

ABOUT US

KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients. With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; we provide opportunities in the fields of water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.

At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.

What else sets us apart?

• We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
• We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
• We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.

At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year. We are also the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions that illustrate our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession, including:

• 2023 Engineering Excellence Award, Water/Wastewater Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
• 2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award, Emergency Repair Category | APWA Texas Chapter
• 2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner | ACEC Texas
• 2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award | North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Award
• 2017 Employer of the Year Award | Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter

THE BENEFITS

At KFA we offer our team members:

• Opportunity to succeed in your career
• A Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and eight (8) paid Holidays

We also offer additional perks including alternative work week schedules and possible work from home 1 to 2 days a week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. KFA is an equal opportunity employer.