CAD Draftsman (for projects in Switzerland)

Requirements

• Completed training as a drafting technician in civil engineering/civil works, design engineer, or comparable qualification
• Experience in railway civil engineering, road construction, and/or utility line construction
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
• Modeling of road and rail structures
• Application of quality standards, settings, and templates
• Creation of utility line models and utility coordination plans
• Creation of axes, gradients, and corridor models
• Good to have:
• Additional training in CAD/BIM
• Experience with BIM methodologies and the Common Data Environment (CDE)
• Several years of experience in the design of infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of Swiss standards and guidelines (VSS, SIA, railway-specific requirements)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or knowledge of Autodesk Revit
• Working with surveying and GIS data
• Understanding of construction processes and planning, with the ability to independently design and manage railway and road infrastructure projects
• Interest in digital planning methods and BIM
• Precise, structured, and quality-oriented work style, combined with a strong sense of responsibility, effective communication, independence, and a solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• To individuals who join our team, we offer:
• Employment based on an employment contract
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, sport card (Multisport) and a social found
• Exciting and challenging projects
• Personal development opportunities
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team
• Helping to shape a sustainable future
• We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your CV is in English .
• Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview followed by a 2 steps virtual or live face to face interview.

Benefits

Additional Information

You will be joining the Civil team, with offices in Chur, Winterthur and Zurich, as part of the Road & Rail Business Unit. The unit brings together around 300 professionals across Switzerland and globally with expertise in civil engineering, tunneling and road/rail infrastructure. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, the team successfully delivers large-scale and complex projects for leading clients in Switzerland and around the world. Your key responsibilities are: Preparation of design, construction, and detailed plans for railway civil engineering, road construction, and utility line construction Modeling of infrastructure projects using Autodesk Civil 3D Creation and maintenance of project models and digital terrain models (DTM) Planning and design of: Roads and traffic facilities Utility lines (water, wastewater, gas, district heating, electrical, and telecommunications) Development of cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, and standard cross-sections Ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, and quality standards Planning and design of railway alignments and track systems Quantity take-offs and support with tenders Coordination with project managers and engineers Participation in BIM projects and data management

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