CAD Draftsman

L I Smith & Assoc Inc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

L.I. Smith & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil CAD Designer for land development projects, working with Project Managers and Civil Engineers to prepare high-quality plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

The position supports site layout, drainage, roadway, and utility design with a focus on accuracy and deadlines. The role requires an associate or technical degree, 1+ year drafting experience (5+ years preferred), and a strong collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree in design or drafting required.
• 1+ year drafting experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with land development projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft site layout, drainage, roadway, grading, and utilities using AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Organize drawings under engineers' supervision.
• Perform routine drafting tasks per standard procedures.
• Meet project schedules within budget.
• Support project management administrative duties.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Associate or technical school degree in design or drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

L.I. Smith & Associates (LIS) is seeking a detail-oriented Civil CAD Designer to support a variety of land development projects. This role will work closely with Project Managers and Civil Engineers to prepare high-quality plans for site layout, grading, drainage, roadway, and utility systems using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The ideal candidate is a collaborative self-starter with strong drafting skills and a commitment to accuracy, quality, and meeting project deadlines.

Job Summary:

The Civil CAD Designer will be responsible for producing quality plans for a variety of land development projects, as well as implementing and managing AutoCAD drafting and plan preparation standards. This individual will work directly with Project Managers and Civil Engineers to ensure timely project completion within allocated budgets.

The position is available at our Parisor Nashville office.

Compensation:

$24.00 – $30.00 per hour

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Computer-aided design and drafting of site layout, drainage, roadway, grading, and utility systems using software programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Organize drawings under the supervision of professional engineers
• Perform routine drawing assignments requiring the application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Work within allocated quality/budget/schedule expectations to complete scope-specific assignments
• Perform administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.
• Meet project schedule requirements and deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate and be a team player.

Education and Experience:

• Associate or technical school degree in design or drafting
• 1+ year(s) of drafting experience; 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with land development projects preferred

  Physical Requirements:

  Work requires little or no physical effort. Lifting or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is intermittent (not a routine part of the job) and secondary to the job.

  Environmental Conditions:

  Work is performed under basically normal working conditions as in a standard office environment.

  About L.I. Smith & Associates, Inc.

  L.I. Smith & Associates, Inc. (LIS) is a professional engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Paris, Tennessee, with a branch office in Nashville. For more than 50 years, LIS has provided high-quality surveying, engineering, and construction layout services to public agencies, private clients, contractors, municipalities, and developers.

  Licensed in 12 states across the Central and Southeast regions, LIS combines decades of proven experience with modern technology to deliver accurate data, practical solutions, and dependable results. From concept to completion, the firm is committed to accuracy, responsiveness, and client-focused service on every project.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  L.I. Smith & Associates, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.