AUTOCAD/Environmental Tech and Drone Speciali

Position Overview

This entry-level role will provide AUTOCAD support for various engineering and environmental clients, Drone aerial mapping services, GPS surveying, and environmental field-testing under the supervision of the Dayton Engineering Manager.    

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide AUTOCAD support services for various engineering projects
• Provide AUTOCAD support for preparation of annual license applications, modifications, exemptions, and construction documentation reports for various landfill facilities
• Provide AUTOCAD support for preparation of maps and plans for environmental reports and application, including NPDES permit applications, air permit applications, Phase I Environmental Assessments, etc… 
• Aerial mapping using UAS Drones including Sensefly eBee classic, Sensefly eBee X, Parrot ANAFI Work and Yuneec H520E 
• UAS Drone software processing including Sensefly eMotion 3 flight programing and Pix4D Mapper
• GPS field surveying for UAS drone ground control, construction staking and general field locations using Trimble GEO 7x and Zephyr Antenna or Spectra SP-85 Antenna and Trimble TSC-5 Data Collector
• Landfill construction observation, testing and documentation services using a nuclear densitometer
• Routine groundwater, surface water, and leachate sampling and associated reporting

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a vocational or career center program with a focus on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) strongly preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, Drone Technology, Environmental Sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with drone operation and photogrammetry is a plus.
• AutoCAD proficiency strongly desired
• Entry-level position – on the job training will be available as needed.  

Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills internally with coworkers 
• Demonstrated technical understanding of UAS operations and associated software desired but not required
• FAA – Certified Drone Pilot desired but not required
• Ability and willingness to learn skills necessary to support a variety of engineering and environmental projects 
• Clean driving record.  No more than two incidents within the last 36 months. This employee must meet the company’s insurance eligibility requirements. 

Staff Management: 

No direct management; however, this employee is expected to collaborate effectively with other BMI staff to achieve project deadlines.

Financial Management: 

This employee will need to track their direct and indirect time, especially as it pertains to project budgets.  Other responsibilities dependent upon experience.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Engineering and Environmental Services Manager (Dept 27)
• Direct Reports include:  None

Physical Requirements: 

        Physical Ability

• Stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, twist, reach overhead, climb stairs; lift minimum of 80 pounds.
• Must be able to sit up to 3 hours at a time
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, motor vehicle report, and drug screen
• Work Conditions – Work may expose the employee to inclement weather conditions during the course of fieldwork.

       Work Conditions

• Field work required and is typically within driving distance from office (e.g. throughout Ohio) 
• Some field work will require overnight stays
• Office setting; typical work week is 40 hours per week with seasonal variation
• Percentage of field work to office work will be about 50%

EOE/M/F/D/V/Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace