Civil CAD Lead & Standards Architect

LPD Engineering PLLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Company matched retirement

ORCA transit pass

Professional development

Job summary

LPD Engineering is seeking an experienced Lead Civil CAD Technician in Seattle to lead drafting efforts and grow toward a CAD Manager role. The position centers on hands-on drafting (80–90%) with leadership duties (10–20%), focused on Civil AutoCAD Civil 3D design and standards management.

The ideal candidate will drive high-quality drafting, workflows, and training across the firm, ensuring accurate, compliant deliverables for complex civil projects.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience in civil engineering drafting and design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing civil engineering construction plans and technical exhibits.
• Strong understanding of Xrefs, layouts/sheet setup, layers, surface modeling, profiles & cross-sections, and utility/grading design.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD production on multiple civil projects and prepare/modify drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Coordinate with engineers and PMs to support project delivery.
• Develop efficient drafting workflows and maintain drawing consistency.
• Review drawings for quality, accuracy, and regulatory/compliance standards.
• Support project teams during design and construction phases.

Skills

Civil CAD drafting

CAD leadership

Drafting standards

Workflow optimization

Training & mentoring

Coordination with engineers

Quality assurance

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

LPD Engineering is seeking an experienced Lead Civil CAD Technician in Seattle to lead drafting efforts and grow toward a CAD Manager role. The position centers on hands-on drafting (80–90%) with leadership duties (10–20%), focused on Civil AutoCAD Civil 3D design and standards management.

The ideal candidate will drive high-quality drafting, workflows, and training across the firm, ensuring accurate, compliant deliverables for complex civil projects.