CAD Technician

Dewberry; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join their Site/Civil department in Richmond, VA. This hybrid position involves working with engineers and project managers, focusing on design and plan preparation for commercial and institutional projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years in site/civil projects, with strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The salary range for this role is projected between $53,000 and $68,000 annually, depending on experience and skill level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience with emphasis in site/civil and land development projects.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create surfaces, alignments and profiles.
• Ability to manage multiple project designs with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting and design services by preparing and maintaining AutoCAD Civil 3D engineering drawings.
• Prepare working drawings from conceptual and final engineering documents.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Site/Civil Engineering

Project management

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced CAD Technician. Applicant must be responsible, highly motivated, and a detail-oriented individual interested in joining our Site/Civil department in our Richmond, VA office, working with engineers, project coordinators, project managers, and other professionals. This is a hybrid position combining in-person team building and flexibility with optional remote work. Applicant must be able to work in a fast paced environment, provide daily coordination with key staff, while assisting on multiple project designs. This position emphasizes design and plan set preparation of a commercial, institutional, and Fortune 100 type projects. Work activities may include 3D grading, pipe networks, alignments, profiles, sections, plan prep/setup, and redline drafting for conceptual, preliminary, and final design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting and design services by preparing and maintaining AutoCAD Civil 3D engineering drawings that compile to create a set of permittable plans.
• Prepare designs from general instruction and preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics.
• Prepare working drawings from conceptual plan, development plan, final engineering documents and construction record drawings.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with other team members including engineers, managers, administrative staff and construction staff members.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience with emphasis in site/civil and land development projects.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create surfaces, alignments and profiles.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.
• Strong interest in all phases of Civil Engineering including land development, data center, energy, utilities, water resources, permitting, and construction.
• High attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $53,000-$68,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.