Civil CAD Technician

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Education reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Civil CAD Technician to join its collaborative team in Milwaukee, WI; Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. This individual will assist with planning, design and permitting of civil engineering and land development infrastructure projects, gaining hands‑on experience across diverse site types.

You will work with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, focusing on detailed design, zoning and permit tasks, and coordinating with team members across offices. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years' experience in Site/Civil design, including site planning.
• Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work well individually and within groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required.
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including due diligence assessments, reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects
• Perform zoning, ordinance and permit assessments, determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data, and prepare concept plans and site test‑fits using tenant‑specific criteria
• Attend client and team meetings with project personnel
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments
• Assist other work groups across offices and disciplines on an as‑needed basis
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work. Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News‑Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Civil CAD Technician to join its collaborative team in Milwaukee, WI; Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. This individual will serve a key function in assisting with the planning, design and permitting of civil engineering and land development infrastructure projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in site/civil engineering design for mixed‑use developments, shopping centers, residential, higher education, federal, and other exciting land development projects in a continuous learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including due diligence assessments, reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects
• Perform zoning, ordinance and permit assessments, determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data, and prepare concept plans and site test‑fits using tenant‑specific criteria
• Attend client and team meetings with project personnel
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments
• Assist other work groups across offices and disciplines on an as‑needed basis
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• 1+ years' experience in Site/Civil design, including site planning
• Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting
• Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task effectively and excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work well individually and within groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing

Benefits

• full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• much more!

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