CAD Technician

Baxter & Woodman; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Dedicated benefit advisors

Financial planning program

Life and disability insurance

401k plans with advisors

Employee Stock Ownership program

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a CAD Technician to support civil engineering projects across municipal infrastructure, MILCON, and site development. You will transform concepts into detailed drawings using CAD standards and models.

You will draft with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, develop site layouts, utility plans, and drainage details, and collaborate with engineers to meet budgets and deadlines. This is a hands-on design role for experienced drafters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil CAD drafting/design for site development or municipal infra.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (model space, paper space, base drawings).
• Preparing plans for water, wastewater, stormwater and roadways.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and topographic surveys.
• Strong understanding of site grading, geometry, drainage and utility layouts.
• Experience producing permit and construction drawing sets.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment on diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit civil engineering drawings using CAD tools.
• Develop site development plans including grading, utility, and drainage.
• Prepare plan and profile drawings for underground utilities.
• Perform site grading, terrain modeling, and layout of storm sewers.
• Produce exhibits, details, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure drawings comply with CAD standards and project specs.
• Manage and organize project files and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to meet budget and deadlines.

Skills

Civil CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Site development planning

Reading engineering plans

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Your future position: CAD Technician

Choose your location: Jacksonville, FL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About The Role, Your Impact

As a CAD Technician / Designer, you will provide drafting and design support across all phases of civil engineering projects, including municipal infrastructure, MILCON, institutional, commercial and residential site development. You will transform engineering concepts into detailed construction drawings and models while ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to CAD standards.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

• Produce and edit civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
• Develop site development plans, including:
  • Site layout and grading plans
  • Utility plans (water, wastewater, stormwater)
  • Erosion & sediment control plans
  • Paving, drainage, and detention systems
• Prepare Plan & Profile drawings for underground utilities and infrastructure
• Perform site grading, terrain modeling, and preliminary layout of storm sewer and utilities
• Produce exhibits, details, and supporting documentation
• Ensure drawings comply with established CAD standards and project specifications
• Manage and organize project files and documentation
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams while meeting project budget and deadline

Must-haves, What You Will Bring

• 5 or more years of experience in civil CAD drafting/design for site development or municipal infrastructure
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (model space, paper space, base drawings)
• Preparing plans for water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and topographic surveys
• Strong understanding of site grading, geometry, drainage, and utility layouts
• Experience producing permit and construction drawing sets
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of projects.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $32.00-$42.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits -

At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits.

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
• financial planning program
• life and disability insurance
• tax savings plans
• coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules
• 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors
• Employee Stock Ownership program

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer