CAD Technician II: Civil 3D Pro for Land Development

Pape-Dawson; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville seeks an experienced CAD Technician II to support land development projects. You’ll draft construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, review marks, and coordinate with engineers, designers, and PMs to meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and adherence to company CAD standards, with occasional travel and overtime as needed, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in CAD/Design or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience preparing civil, transportation, structural, utility, or aviation construction documents using CAD software.
• Proficiency in discipline-appropriate CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and project priorities.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle and travel occasionally, if required by assignment.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise construction plans, profiles, and project exhibits for commercial, residential, and site development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and input materials to determine the most effective drafting approach with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project managers to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Develop construction documents from engineer markups, sketches, notes, and redlines with increasing independence.
• Apply established company CAD drafting standards to ensure consistency in layers, line styles, symbols, and sheet layouts.
• Incorporate QA/QC procedures and applicable agency checklist requirements to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Review own work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements prior to submission.
• Assist engineers with preparation of technical documentation, exhibits, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and communicate with engineers, designers, and project managers to support project objectives and schedules.
• Maintain organized project files to support efficient team collaboration and accessibility of information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or certificate in CAD/Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

OpenBridge

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Nashville seeks an experienced CAD Technician II to support land development projects. You’ll draft construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, review marks, and coordinate with engineers, designers, and PMs to meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and adherence to company CAD standards, with occasional travel and overtime as needed, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm.