CAD Technician (Civil)

Cochran; Union (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, dental, vision, and

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

Generous PTO and 7 holidays

Job summary

Cochran Union, Missouri is seeking a CAD Drafter/Designer to join our civil engineering team in Union, MO. You will create precise technical drawings to support infrastructure and site development projects, collaborating with engineers to translate concepts into buildable plans.

The role requires 2–5 years of civil drafting experience and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office, with opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years civil drafting and design experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Continuing education and professional development support exists.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings using CAD, Civil 3D software.
• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures and construction projects.
• Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles with elevations and topographic data.
• Interpret survey data and geophysical reports for design.
• Provide drafting support to Engineers and Surveyors.
• Review rough sketches to ensure conformance to design concepts.
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages.

Skills

Civil drafting and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran’s Union, Missouri headquarterslocation, is looking for a CAD Drafter/Designer to join our team.

Position Overview

Join our civil engineering team as a CAD Drafter/Designer, creating precise technical drawings that bring infrastructure and site development projects to life. You’ll collaborate with engineers to turn concepts into buildable plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency from design through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must have an understanding of Civil CAD-based drafting procedures.
• Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD), Civil 3D software
• Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction various projects
• Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, and structures
• Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting reports
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, photography, or other duplicating methods
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Civil Engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts
• Provide Engineers and Surveyors with drafting support

Qualifications

• 2-5 years civil drafting and design experience, preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees, plus company deductible assistance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Generous PTO plan and 7 major holidays
• Continuing education and professional development support