Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a CAD Operator IV to provide technical support to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's (FS) Research and Development (R&D) department at the Southern Research Station (SRS) in Asheville, North Carolina.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the CAD Operator IV at Terrestris do?

As the CAD Operator IV, you will independently produce high‑precision technical drawings and models—especially for complex and original designs. You will also coordinate drafting workflows across multiple projects and mentor less experienced drafters.

What does a typical day look like for the CAD Operator IV?

You will:

• Ensure that accurate, professionally developed design drawings and specifications are developed to maintain R&D facilities and other infrastructure.
• Ensure data collection, analysis, and upward reporting is accurate.
• Ensure existing engineering archives are properly documented and filed for future reference.
• Develop CAD drawings and basic Revit models for critical projects technical specifications, and geospatial maps that adhere to all federal and professional standards that support implementation of administration and agency priorities in the most efficient manner possible.
• Ensure maintenance and backups to engineering databases are accurate.
• Collect, analyze, and record infrastructure data for upward reporting and future reference to priority projects.
• Communicate technical project requirements to a diverse set of users.
• Implement critical facility safety and operations standards for the facility.
• The ability to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• An Associate's degree in Drafting or a related technical field plus (6) years of CAD/drafting experience, OR a high school diploma plus (8) years of drafting experience (technical school coursework may substitute up to one year).

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Proven expertise in the field of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Proficient skills in computer operations, online tool applications, and custom software applications.
• Expertise in AutoDesk software.
• Familiarity AutoDesk Revit.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with agency websites and software systems.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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