CAD Technician - Civil 3D

ESPO Corporation; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Odenton is seeking a mid-level Civil 3D CAD Drafter/Designer to join a topo-focused engineering team. You will develop high-quality drawings under engineer mentorship and contribute to real-world designs.

The role centers on Civil 3D drafting from concept to finished plans, including topo surfaces, profiles, cross-sections, and coordination with engineers. This is a permanent, direct-hire position with a salary range of 75k–100k.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of Civil 3D-CAD experience.
• Comfortable working from CAD and PDF source drawings.
• Background in civil/site, survey, or utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Build existing ground/topographic surfaces from civil drawings.
• Generate profiles and cross-sections from surfaces.
• Annotate wall and cut heights, laying water, electric, and gas lines.

Skills

Civil 3D-CAD

Topo drafting

Coordination with engineers

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Civil 3D - CAD Technician
Location: Odenton, Charlotte, OR Colfax
Salary Range: 75k-100k
Permanent/Direct Hire

A topo-focused CAD group supporting earth-retention design is seeking a mid-level Civil 3D-CAD Drafter/Designer to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers to develop high-quality structural and geotechnical drawings for real-world projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain detailed engineering drawings using Civil 3D-CAD software
• Interpret design concepts, sketches, and specifications to produce accurate construction documents
• Revise drawings based on redline markups and complete as-built documentation
• Develop drawings from initial concepts through to finalized, detailed plans
• Assist in improving design efficiency by suggesting modifications or simplifications
• Produce complex technical drawings to meet project requirements and standards
• Coordinate with engineers and fellow CAD team members to ensure project consistency
• Organize and manage CAD files for project layout and documentation
  

Day-to-Day Duties

• Building existing ground/topographic surfaces from civil drawings
• Generating profiles and cutting cross-sections from those surfaces.
• Annotating wall and cut heights, laying existing water, electric, and gas lines
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in Civil 3D-CAD
• Comfortable working from CAD and PDF source drawings
• Background in civil/site, survey, or utility-coordination
  

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Plan-and-profile
• Utility-conflict experience
• Shoring, retaining wall, and/or geotechnical exposure