CAD Technician

Garver; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a CAD Technician in Wichita, Kansas to assist in drafting and design of construction documents for municipal and civil transportation projects. The role involves processing field data, organizing drawings, and preparing 3D models with engineers under supervision.

The candidate should have formal drafting education, knowledge of MicroStation/Civil 3D, and strong communication skills to collaborate with mentors and the team.

Qualifications

• A Technical school certificate or an associate degree or higher in drafting, design surveying, GIS or combination of relevant coursework and drafting experience
• Understanding and application of drafting methods, standards, and procedures
• Working knowledge of MicroStation drafting and design software
• Working knowledge Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam or other PDF editor
• Effective written and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a mentor and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Draft and design construction documents for municipal and civil transportation projects.
• Process field data and organize drawing/file structures.
• Create conceptual/preliminary alignment layouts and assist in 3D modeling with engineers.
• Compute quantities and assist with cost estimates under supervision.
• Help deliver quality work and maintain Garver's drafting standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Mentor collaboration

Education

Technical school certificate or Associate degree in drafting/design GIS

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Geopak/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Careers

CAD Technician

Wichita, Kansas

Garver’s Transportation team, an integrated group with deep expertise in bridge and structural engineering, is seeking a CAD Technician to join our growing team. This candidate will assist in the drafting and design of construction documents on a variety of municipal and civil transportation projects.

Additional assignments may involve processing field data, organizing drawing and file structure, conceptual/preliminary alignment layouts, preparing 3D models with engineers, quantity computations and cost estimates with guidance and supervision. The CAD Technician will be an integral part of setting and maintaining standards, developing tools, quality program compliance, including delivery of quality work as part of Garver’s high standards.

Requirements

• A Technical school certificate or an associate degree or higher in drafting, design surveying, GIS or combination of relevant coursework and drafting experience
• Understanding and application of drafting methods, standards, and procedures
• Working knowledge of MicroStation drafting and design software
• Working knowledge Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam or other PDF editor
• Effective written and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a mentor and as part of a team

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MicroStation Geopak SS10 and/or OpenRoads Designer
• 5 plus years of related drafting experience in Transportation projects

Grow With Us

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.