Civil 3D Technician / Designer

Ring & DuChateau; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau in Brookfield, Wisconsin seeks a Civil 3D Technician/Designer to support the Civil/Utilities Department, developing coordinated drawings and models for site development, redevelopment, and utility infrastructure while shaping CAD standards.

You'll collaborate with civil engineers, project managers, and the utility team to produce 2D drawings and 3D models, maintain CAD blocks, and ensure accuracy and on-time delivery according to project standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design or construction drawing production.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and an understanding of civil drawing production, file referencing, and CAD standards.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology, CAD drafting, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret civil site plans, survey drawings, engineering markups, and construction details.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage revisions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise civil drawings and construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, engineering direction, survey information, and review comments.
• Develop 2D drawings and 3D models for site layout, grading, drainage, erosion control, and underground utilities.
• Create and update Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, and utility layouts appropriate to assigned projects and experience.
• Coordinate drawings and models with civil engineers, project managers, the utility team, and other project disciplines.
• Incorporate design revisions and QA/QC comments; check drawings for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and compliance with project standards.
• Help develop and maintain CAD blocks, details, templates, and Civil 3D standards as the Civil/Utilities Department grows.
• Maintain organized drawing files, references, model data, and project documentation.
• Communicate progress and coordination needs; complete assigned work within project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Reading site plans

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology or CAD drafting

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Ring & DuChateau is seeking a Civil 3D Technician / Designer to support our growing Civil/Utilities Department. Building on our strong utility engineering practice, we are expanding our civil engineering services in site development, redevelopment, and utility infrastructure. This full-time role is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Work with civil engineers, project managers, and our utility team to develop coordinated drawings and models while helping establish CAD standards and workflows for our growing Civil/Utilities team.

In this role you will:

• Prepare and revise civil drawings and construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, engineering direction, survey information, and review comments.
• Develop 2D drawings and 3D models for site layout, grading, drainage, erosion control, and underground utilities.
• Create and update Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, and utility layouts appropriate to assigned projects and experience.
• Coordinate drawings and models with civil engineers, project managers, the utility team, and other project disciplines.
• Incorporate design revisions and QA/QC comments; check drawings for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and compliance with project standards.
• Help develop and maintain CAD blocks, details, templates, and Civil 3D standards as the Civil/Utilities Department grows.
• Maintain organized drawing files, references, model data, and project documentation.
• Communicate progress and coordination needs; complete assigned work within project schedules and budgets.

In this role you will need:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology, CAD drafting, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience. Relevant drafting certifications will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design or construction drawing production.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and an understanding of civil drawing production, file referencing, and CAD standards.
• Understanding of site development concepts, including earthwork, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Ability to read and interpret civil site plans, survey drawings, engineering markups, and construction details.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage revisions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with project teams.