CAD Technician - Civil 3D

ESPO Corporation; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Smyrna, GA is seeking a mid-level Civil 3D CAD Technician to create and refine civil drawings for earth-retention projects. You will develop topo-based surfaces, profiles, and sections, ensuring accurate construction documents and strong coordination with engineers.

You will build from initial concepts to detailed plans, supporting design efficiency and CAD team collaboration while maintaining organized files and compliant documentation.

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

• 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.

Skills

Civil 3D-CAD

Topographic drafting

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil 3D - CAD Technician

Smyrna, GA | 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