AutoCAD CAD Drafting Technician — Civil 3D & Drafting

Jobtailor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a CAD Drafter to draft, edit, and finalize technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role involves transforming sketches into precise CAD drawings, collaborating with the CADD group, and ensuring quality across project deliverables.

Ideal candidates bring an Associate degree in Drafting or equivalent experience, strong math and geometry skills, and the ability to travel to client sites as required. Proficiency with Windows and the Office suite is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting or high school diploma with 1+ year CAD drafting experience.
• Knowledge of engineering basics: sheet organization, scales, coordinates.
• Experience with land or aerial surveying data and Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and related drafting standards.
• Strong math, geometry, and ability to read redline drawings.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalize technical drawings.
• Operate CAD software to develop final drawings.
• Transfer information from sketches to CAD drawings using standards.
• Analyze input material to determine best approach.
• Copy plans and perform non-routine drafting tasks.
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and related devices.
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy and formatting.
• Support CAD standards and efficiencies across the company.
• Collaborate with CADD team to prepare drawings and review work.
• Travel to client or project sites as needed.

Skills

CAD drafting

Geometric reasoning

Reading redline drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Windows OS basics

Adobe PDF

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a CAD Drafter to draft, edit, and finalize technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role involves transforming sketches into precise CAD drawings, collaborating with the CADD group, and ensuring quality across project deliverables.

Ideal candidates bring an Associate degree in Drafting or equivalent experience, strong math and geometry skills, and the ability to travel to client sites as required. Proficiency with Windows and the Office suite is expected.