CAD Technician

mcfa, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business planning and program management firm in Maryland and New Jersey is searching for talented CAD specialists to be part of a robust, multi-discipline team supporting the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Directorate of Public Works Master Planning Division and Real Property Management Branch. The role requires experience and familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD software platforms and the ability to follow and execute a variety of Army and Garrison real property inventory and documentation procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document physical evaluations of building facilities to confirm individual room and building users, dimensions, square footage, use, and confirm as-built conditions of improvements made by tenants occupying the space.
• Gather data and prepare detailed drawings of building alterations from rough sketches and outlines with differing levels of detail, format, models, or oral instructions while developing solutions and details using the CAD System to complete drafting assignments.
• Be responsible for migrating current MicroStation standards into AutoCAD standards that can be used when performing DGN to DWG conversion.
• Prepare exhibits, drawings and technical data sheets needed for data calls, meetings, presentations, and reports.

Basic Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• Legal Resident of the U.S. and ability to gain Common Access Card (CAC) government credentials and access to government systems
• Associate's Degree in Computer-Aided Design
• 5 years of documented CAD experience with experience in Army or Department of Defense real property management standards preferred
• Use Bentley MicroStation and AutoDesk suites of software to create, modify, convert, and standardize new or existing CAD drawings.
• Must have experience repairing or correcting non complaint data elements within CAD files to comply with established data standards.
• Must have experience performing quality assurance compliance reviews to ensure CAD deliverables conform to governing CAD standards.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in CADD technologies to the level of creating 2D CADD drawings with data attributes that are in compliance with Spatial Data Standards for Facility, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE).
• Prior experience or ability to complete training in migrating CAD files into ePRISMS system.
• Prior experience or ability to complete training in filing and indexing drawings to a common EDMS repository and format.
• Prior experience or ability to complete training for migrating CAD files into ePRISMS system.

Professional Skills:

• Work well in a multidiscipline team environment with a strong customer service work ethic and attitude.
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to closely follow detailed work plans, standards and specifications.

What the opportunity offers you:

• Grow your Expertise - Be an important part of the real property management team for Maryland's largest military installation.
• Build a Practice – Be part of a growing practice and mcfa team with significant mission and installation planning responsibilities that creates opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Annual Paid Time Off:
  • Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
  • Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
  • Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule
  "mcfa way" Bonus Program:
  • Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
    
  • Incoming Growth Units: 10 
  • Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.
  Healthcare & Insurance:
  • Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment.
    • mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
  • Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  Retirement
  • You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.
    

What we need from you:

• Gets it, Wants it and Capacity to Execute (GWC) - Alignment with the mcfa Core Values of White Glove Customer Service, Intentional Creativity and Curiosity, Extreme Ownership, Teamwork, and Fun
• Experience and Achievements –Demonstrated technical knowledge/leadership in the application of CAD to real property management tasks.

mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.

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