Civil CAD Draftsman

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Draftsman for a contract role in Detroit, MI. The position focuses on updating CAD drawings and conducting site visits at industrial natural gas facilities across Michigan. Candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in mechanical piping and civil drafting.

Qualifications

• Experience with topographical mapping, site plans, and land survey.
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical process piping experience.
• Michigan residency required.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit 2D & 3D CAD drawings using approved software.
• Conduct independent site visits for field measurements.
• Perform quality assurance checks on all drafting drawings.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software

Mechanical process piping

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GIS software

3D modeling software

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title: Civil CAD Draftsman
Location: Detroit, MI (On-site)
Role Type:W2 contract engagement
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Civil survey CAD Drafter to support capital constructionprojects. This role involves conducting field visits and updating CAD drawings to reflect current siteconditions. The position requires working with mechanical & civil CAD drawings at industrial natural gasfacilities across Michigan.

Key Accountabilities

• Use company approved CAD software to create and edit 2D & 3D CAD drawings
• Ensure compliance with company filing systems, CAD & drafting standards
• Participate in project meetings when required
• Conduct independent and/or group site visits for field measurements / project investigations across the state of Michigan.
• Perform quality assurance checks on all drafting drawings
• Work closely with surveyors to translate field data into accurate CAD drawings.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software
• Experience with topographical mapping, site plans, and land survey
• Understanding of grading, drainage, environmental permitting drawings.
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical process piping experience including welded, flanged, and threaded piping assemblies
• Proficient in plan & section views, details and material lists
• Familiarity with GIS software (preferred but not always required
• Experience with 3D modeling software (preferred but not required)
• Proficient with Recap Pro point cloud software (preferred but not required)

Other Requirements

• Proficiency of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Michigan residency required
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to interpret and/or prepare field sketches and photographs.
• Knowledge of the use of reference files, raster images and block libraries within CAD software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process

Job ID: JOB-241673
Publish Date: 21 May 2025

Tagged as: Civil CAD Draftsman