Civil CAD Technician: Site Design & Permitting Specialist

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 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.