CAD Manager

Westwood-Professional-Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a CAD Manager to lead our CAD team across multiple offices, including Overland Park. The role focuses on producing SUE and utility mapping deliverables in AutoCAD Civil 3D for DOT, land development, renewable energy, and public utilities.

You will assign workloads, mentor technicians, and ensure QA/QC of all outputs. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Civil 3D, SUE standards, and tools like Trimble Business Center and ArcGIS, with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience on SUE, utility mapping, and related projects.
• 3+ years leading, supervising, or managing a CAD team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of CAD technicians, assigning, delegating, and prioritizing work across multiple projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Train and mentor CAD staff on Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, CAD standards, and SUE deliverable requirements.
• Develop training programs, onboarding plans, and reference materials for CAD staff.
• Provide performance feedback and participate in staffing decisions.
• Forecast workload and coordinate with project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SUE

Team leadership

QA/QC

Trimble Business Center

ArcGIS

Tools

CAD standards

Dynamic blocks

LISP routines

Dynamo for Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a CAD Manager to join our team in our Houston, Plano, Denver, Minnetonka, or Overland Park office. This position will lead a team of CAD technicians producing SUE and utility mapping deliverables in AutoCAD Civil 3D for DOT, land development, renewable energy, and public utility projects. The CAD Manager will assign and prioritize team workload, train and mentor technicians, oversee QA/QC of team deliverables, and build tools and efficient workflows.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a team of CAD technicians, including assigning, delegating, and prioritizing work across multiple projects to meet deadlines and budgets
• Train, teach, and mentor CAD technicians on Civil 3D,Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, CAD standards, and SUE deliverable requirements
• Develop and deliver training programs, onboarding plans, and reference materials for new and existing CAD staff
• Provide regular feedback, set performance goals, and participate in performance reviews, hiring, and staffing decisions
• Forecast team workload and resource needs, and coordinate staffing with project managers and department leadership
• Oversee QA/QC of drawings and deliverables produced by the CAD team before submittal
• Own and maintain company CAD standards, Civil 3D templates, styles, and workflows, and ensure they are consistently applied across deliverables
• Lead development of AutoCAD automation tools (dynamic blocks, LISP routines, scripts, Dynamo for Civil 3D) to improve production speed and consistency
• Preparing CAD drawings, exhibits, and deliverables in AutoCAD Civil 3D for SUE and utility mapping for DOT, land development, renewable energy, and public utility projects
• Preparing SUE deliverables for Quality Levels A–D (ASCE 38), including composite utility files, utility and topographic mapping, plan sheets, and test hole reports
• Processing raw field data through Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D, including utility locating and survey data, point groups, surfaces, alignments, and pipe and pressure networks
• Managing utility data in ArcGIS and exchanging data between GIS and CAD deliverables
• Performing utility records research and interpreting as-builts, utility plans, and right-of-way documents
• Coordinate with project managers, field crews, engineers, and other office staff on project needs, schedules, and technical issues
• Lead by example and foster a collaborative, accountable team culture

Required Experience

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience on SUE, utility mapping, and survey for DOT, land development, renewable energy, and public utility projects
• 3+ years leading, supervising, or managing a team of CAD technicians
• Proven ability to delegate work, manage team workload, and hold staff accountable to deadlines and quality
• Experience training, teaching, and mentoring CAD staff of varying experience levels
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, data shortcuts, and styles and templates

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.