CAD Technician- Civil/Earthworks

gpac; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Technician for civil construction projects in Cleveland. You will produce accurate AutoCAD drawings for earthwork, grading, paving, and site development from planning through completion.

Responsibilities include preparing and revising drawings, interpreting plans and specs, coordinating with PMs and field teams, and maintaining organized drawing files. Ideal candidates have hands-on AutoCAD experience and a background in civil site development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience with civil construction, site development, or heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise civil construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop plans for grading, earthwork, paving, and site development projects.
• Interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, and project specifications.
• Assist with site layouts, elevations, contours, and grading plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, estimators, and field teams.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Incorporate design revisions and field changes into CAD drawings.
• Maintain organized drawing files and project documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil construction

Earthwork/Grading

Site development

Reading drawings

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

CAD TECHNICIAN - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION A growing civil construction company is seeking an experienced CAD Technician with strong AutoCAD skills and a background in civil construction, specifically earthwork, grading, paving, and site development. The ideal candidate can interpret construction plans and produce accurate, detailed drawings to support projects from planning through completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise civil construction drawings using AutoCAD
• Develop plans for grading, earthwork, paving, and site development projects
• Interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, and project specifications
• Assist with site layouts, elevations, contours, and grading plans
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, estimators, and field teams
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements
• Incorporate design revisions and field changes into CAD drawings
• Maintain organized drawing files and project documentation

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on AutoCAD experience is required
• Previous experience with civil construction, site development, or heavy civil projects
• Working knowledge of earthwork, grading, paving, and site layout plans
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with grading plans, cut-and-fill, drainage, paving, and earthwork quantities
• Experience supporting civil contractors, sitework contractors, or heavy civil construction teams

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a detail-oriented CAD Technician who understands how civil construction projects come together in the field. The ideal candidate combines strong AutoCAD drafting skills with practical knowledge of grading, earthwork, paving, and site development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.