CAD Technician

Mannik Smith Group; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Professional development

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Technician to join their team in St. Louis, MO. The successful candidate will develop and revise 2D/3D transportation drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, while also supporting project teams with presentations and calculations. Required qualifications include an Associate degree in a related field, 2–4 years of drafting experience, and proficiency in relevant software. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of drafting experience preferred, ideally in transportation or civil engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads is a plus.
• Strong understanding of transportation plan preparation and geometric design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D/3D transportation drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Draft roadway geometric layouts and traffic control/staging plans.
• Maintain organized drawing sets and ensure compliance with project CAD standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

CAD Technician

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, MO

Reporting To: Greg Jovanovic

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner‑managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a CAD Technician to join our team in St. Louis. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Develop and revise detailed 2D/3D transportation drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or MicroStation/OpenRoads if applicable).
• Draft roadway geometric layouts, grading, cross sections, plan and profile sheets, and traffic control/staging plans.
• Prepare striping, signage, pavement markings, and utility coordination plans.
• Incorporate redlines and design changes from engineers and project managers.
• Maintain organized drawing sets and ensure all work follows project CAD standards.
• Assist in preparing exhibits, corridor maps, and presentation graphics for project meetings.
• Support quantity measurements and basic calculations related to transportation design elements.

What you'll need

• Associate degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of drafting experience preferred, ideally within transportation or civil engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads is a plus.
• Understanding of transportation plan preparation, geometric design concepts, and DOT standards is highly beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly interpret engineering sketches and markups.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC 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.

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.