AutoCAD Technician

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Career growth

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to produce and maintain detailed AutoCAD drawings for high-end residential landscape projects. You will develop comprehensive construction documents, including site, grading, planting, and lighting plans, translating concepts into precise CAD layouts.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to read architectural and landscape drawings, and a meticulous eye for drafting standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional AutoCAD experience.
• Fluent in English and strong written/verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, dimensions, scales, layers, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain detailed AutoCAD drawings for residential landscape projects.
• Develop construction documentation including site plans, layout plans, grading and drainage plans, planting plans, lighting plans and construction details.
• Translate design concepts into accurate CAD drawings and prepare plans for pools, terraces, walls, and water features.
• Coordinate drawings across disciplines and identify conflicts; maintain drawing standards and organization.
• Assist Designers with revisions and prepare documents suitable for permitting and field installation.
• Review drawings for accuracy before issuing to Designers for final approval.

Skills

AutoCAD

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

LandFX

Job description

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain detailed AutoCAD drawings for residential landscape projects.
• Develop construction documentation including site plans, layout plans, grading and drainage plans, planting plans, lighting plans, demolition plans, and construction details.
• Translate design concepts and hand sketches into accurate CAD drawings.
• Prepare detailed plans for pools, spas, terraces, walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, water features, planting areas, and other landscape elements.
• Incorporate information from surveys, architectural plans, engineering drawings, and consultant documents.
• Coordinate drawings across multiple disciplines and identify potential conflicts or inconsistencies.
• Maintain drawing standards, layers, blocks, templates, dimensions, annotations, and file organization.
• Assist Designers with revisions throughout the design process.
• Prepare construction documents suitable for permitting, pricing, and field installation.
• Make revisions based on team feedback.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness before they are issued sending back to Designers for final approval.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure current drawing sets are properly documented.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional AutoCAD experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and a demonstrated ability to produce detailed technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and fluent in English.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, dimensions, scales, layers, and construction documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, landscape, survey, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in producing landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, or construction documents.
• Familiarity with grading and drainage plans.
• Experience with pools, masonry, retaining walls, site structures, or outdoor living environments.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Land F/X, or other design/drafting software.

What Makes You Successful at Glengate

• Has exceptional attention to detail. Small drafting errors can have significant consequences in the field.
• Think beyond the drawing. You understand that drawings need to communicate how something will actually be constructed.
• Takes ownership. You don't simply draft what you're given—you ask questions and identify potential problems.
• Works collaboratively. You are comfortable receiving direction, incorporating feedback, and coordinating with multiple members of a project team.
• Is organized. You can manage revisions, multiple drawing sets, and competing deadlines without losing track of details.
• Wants to learn. You are interested in expanding your understanding of landscape construction and the technical aspects of high-end residential projects.

Why Glengate

At Glengate, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most sophisticated residential landscape projects in the region. Our projects are designed and constructed by an integrated team, giving you the opportunity to see your drawings move from the computer screen to the job site. You will work alongside experienced Landscape Architects, Designers, Project Managers, and construction professionals and gain exposure to the entire process—from design development and documentation through permitting and construction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) program
• Collaborative studio environment
• Opportunity to work on high-end residential landscape projects
• Career growth within a growing design-build organization

Pay Transparency Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed.

Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all.