CADD Technician

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced CADD Technician proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to support CADD operations across the firm.

You will develop and enforce CADD standards, optimize design workflows, and provide advanced technical support, training, and documentation to project teams.

The role requires 5+ years experience, a high school diploma, strong communication, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant CADD experience
• Must have a high school diploma or State Equivalency Certificate
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and enforcing CADD standards
• Proven experience supporting civil engineering or infrastructure design teams
• Strong understanding of drawing/plan production standards and multi-user environments
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex CADD and Civil 3D issues
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's CADD standards program including templates, styles, and annotation standards
• Provide advanced technical support for Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Configure and support Civil 3D design workflows (surfaces, alignments, corridors, piping)
• Support QC processes and perform drawing/model audits
• Assist with collaboration platforms such as Forma Design Collaboration (ACC)
• Coordinate with IT on software deployment and hardware requirements
• Develop and deliver internal training, onboarding, and technical documentation
• Advise users on CADD strategies, efficiencies, and risk mitigation
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, workflows, and process improvements

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or State Equivalency Certificate

Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Forma Design Collaboration

Job description

CADD Technician

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are \"People Focused and Project Driven\". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking an experienced CADD Technician with expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to support CADD operations across the firm. This role is responsible for developing CADD standards, optimizing design workflows, and supporting users at an advanced technical level to enable users to produce high-quality, consistent project deliverables. The applicant should be a motivated problem-solver who is eager to grow alongside our evolving technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Support of the firm's CADD standards program, including:
  • Templates, styles, labels, and annotation standards
  • Layering systems, plot styles, page setups, and deliverable formats
  • Block libraries, tool palettes, and reusable components
• Advanced technical support for Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Configuration, customization, and support of Civil 3D design workflows, including:
  • Surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, and pipe networks
  • Data Shortcuts and external references
• Support of CADD quality control processes and performance of drawing/model audits
• Support and administration of collaboration platforms such as Forma Design Collaboration (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC))
• Coordination with IT on:
  • Software deployment and updates
  • Hardware and system requirements
• Development and delivery of internal training, onboarding, and technical documentation
• Technical advisor to users regarding CADD strategies, efficiencies, and risk mitigation
• Evaluation and recommendation of new tools, workflows, and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience
• Must have a high school diploma or State Equivalency Certificate
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and enforcing CADD standards
• Proven experience supporting civil engineering or infrastructure design teams
• Strong understanding of:
  • Drawing and plan production standards
  • Multi-user project environments
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex CADD and Civil 3D issues
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree
• Prior experience as a CAD Manager, CADD Manager, or CADD Coordinator
• Experience with Forma Design Collaboration (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC))
• Knowledge of civil disciplines such as survey, roadway, utilities, drainage, and site design
• Autodesk certifications (Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD)
• Experience in creating enterprise CAD manuals or standards guides

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000.00 - $100,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)