Civil CAD Technician
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Technician / Civil Drafter to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a career drafter or design technician who enjoys working closely with engineering teams to produce high-quality technical drawings and design deliverables.
This position focuses on developing and modifying technical drawings, plans, and models for water infrastructure projects including pipelines, drainage systems, grading plans, and utility layouts.
Candidates who prefer a long-term drafting and design technician career path rather than an engineering track will be the best fit for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and modify site drainage, grading, and utility plans
- Produce detailed drawings and models using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Create plan and profile drawings, alignments, and pipe network layouts
- Support engineering and design teams with technical drafting deliverables
- Maintain drawing standards and document control processes
- Review engineering inputs and ensure design documentation accuracy
- Assist in preparing technical drawings, material quantities, and estimates
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure deliverables meet project standards and codes
Required Experience
- Strong experience with Autodesk Civil 3D
- Experience developing:
- Pipe / pressure networks
- Plan and profile drawings
- Grading surfaces
- Utility layouts
- Familiarity with water, wastewater, or linear pipeline infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of drafting standards and design documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of Civil CAD drafting or engineering technician experience
- Associate degree, diploma, or certificate in Drafting, Design Technology, or similar
- Experience supporting civil infrastructure or water utility projects
- Knowledge of engineering standards, design guides, and construction practices
Technical Tools
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Other engineering design and documentation tools
This position is open to candidates in the following locations;
Denver, CO
Phoenix, AZ
San Marcos, CA
Tualatin,OR