Civil 3D CAD Technician – Site & Grading Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Group Health Plan

Employee ownership and stock purchase

Career Development Program

Scholarship for employees’ children

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient CADD Technician to join our site/civil engineering team in Richmond, VA.

You will transform engineering concepts into construction documents and 3D models using Civil 3D, with a focus on surfaces, grading and alignments. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in civil site design and a strong attention to accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of professional experience in civil site design/drafting.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Solid understanding of land development principles (drainage, setbacks, slopes, and ADA).
• Ability to produce client-ready plan sets with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new workflows and maintain organized file structures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan Production: Complete sets of construction drawings for land development projects including site plans, profiles, grading plans, and erosion control plans.
• 3D Modeling: Build and maintain Civil 3D surfaces, alignments and profiles.
• Data Management: Manage external references (Xrefs), data shortcuts, and sheet sets to ensure project consistency.
• Quality Control: Perform self-checks of work to ensure accuracy, neatness, and adherence to CAD standards.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with Project Managers and Civil Engineers to implement design changes and meet tight project deadlines.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

Civil site design

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient CADD Technician to join our site/civil engineering team in Richmond, VA.

You will transform engineering concepts into construction documents and 3D models using Civil 3D, with a focus on surfaces, grading and alignments. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in civil site design and a strong attention to accuracy.