CAD Technician

EXP Services Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Infrastructure & Transportation practice. You will create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for highway, bridge, and drainage projects, using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related tools.

You will work with engineers to develop earthwork quantities, check design consistency, and deliver drawings that meet project milestones. Strong drafting skills and civil engineering knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting or civil tech required with related project experience.
• Experience delivering detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for highway/bridge work.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads and MicroStation essential.
• Ability to read plans, perform earthwork calculations, and QA drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create precise 2D drawings and 3D models for transportation projects.
• Generate earthwork quantities and construction layouts for review.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve design issues and ensure compliance.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams and maintain project schedules.
• Prepare drawings in line with client standards and specifications.

Skills

2D drafting

3D modeling

Civil engineering principles

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Computer Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

3D modeling

Job description

At EXP, we were driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next CAD Technician.

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Infrastructure & Transportation Practice that is primarily focused on multi-modal transportation and infrastructure projects. The candidate will work on various projects and act as a member of the infrastructure team and will get an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects involving safety studies, multi-modal roadway planning, highway and bridge plans. CADD technicians are responsible for creating precise 2D and 3D technical drawings and models for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and drainage systems. Requirements vary by experience level, ranging from entry-level roles requiring basic technical training to senior positions demanding extensive project experience and specialized software expertise.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models for transportation infrastructure, requiring proficiency in software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
• Provide drafting layouts, performing calculations (earthwork, quantities), and coordinate with engineers to identify design discrepancies.
• Make use of your knowledge of the principles of highway design using software tools; particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Support the project team to ensure projects meet the defined schedule, scope and budget.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What your experience looks like

• Associate degree in Computer Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2-8+ years of experience in CADD design specifically for highway, bridge, or heavy civil transportation projects.
• A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, including highway design, surveying, grading, drainage, and structural detailing (e.g., rebar and structural steel).
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D is required, with experience in OpenRoads, OpenBridge Designer and 3D modeling highly valued.
• Ability to produce construction drawings, structural details (reinforced concrete, steel), grading plans, and site layouts. Experience with surveying data, point clouds, and client-specific standards is required.
• Strong communication, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.