CADD Designer

The Thrasher Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonuses

Paid time off

Flex Fridays

Education support

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Charleston, WV is seeking a CADD Designer to join the Water Resources team, driving project designs for water/wastewater and stormwater systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, lead design projects, and contribute to QA/QC while working independently within a deadline-driven environment. This role offers growth in a multidisciplinary, community-focused firm with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• AS in drafting or a related field required.
• 1–3 years of experience as a CADD Designer desired.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings and plans for water/wastewater systems, storm water/sewer systems, and various treatment plants
• Lead design projects inclusive of public water and sewer design
• Collaborate with engineers to design optimal plans for clients
• Participate as an active member of the QA/QC team, providing feedback as needed
• Operate independently within a deadline‑driven industry

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

AS in drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

We are looking for a CADD Designer with experience and enthusiasm to join our Charleston, WV Water Resources team. As a member of the team, you will drive profitability, work on a variety of projects, and collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals. If you thrive in a fast‑paced work environment and approach tasks with a can‑do attitude, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings and plans for water/wastewater systems, storm water/sewer systems, and various treatment plants
• Lead design projects inclusive of public water and sewer design
• Collaborate with engineers to design optimal plans for clients
• Participate as an active member of the QA/QC team, providing feedback as needed
• Operate independently within a deadline‑driven industry

What You'll Bring

Education: AS in drafting or a related field required

Experience: 1–3 years of experience as a CADD Designer desired

Software: Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D required

Work Style: Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company‑paid short‑and long‑term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work‑life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family‑oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre‑employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.