Designer/CAD Technician

Hunter Engineering, Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Colorado seeks a skilled Designer/CAD Technician. You will produce high-quality civil engineering and surveying plans, involving various tasks from preparing plans to performing quality control checks. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and 3+ years of relevant CAD experience, especially in civil engineering or surveying, alongside strong proficiency in AutoCAD. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects and develop technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAD production experience in civil engineering or surveying.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and surveying plan sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans including grading and utility plans.
• Create survey plats, legal descriptions, and construction details.
• Process field survey data and perform quality control checks.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil engineering knowledge

Surveying understanding

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in CAD/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

GIS software

Job description

Hunter Engineering is looking for a skilled Designer/CAD Technician to produce high-quality civil engineering and surveying plans. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and develop technical expertise in site design and plan production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans including grading, drainage, utility, and paving plans
• Create survey plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions
• Develop construction details and standard sheets
• Process field survey data and prepare base mapping
• Perform design calculations, earthwork calculations, and quantity takeoffs
• Coordinate with engineers and surveyors throughout design process
• Incorporate redline markups and address review comments
• Maintain drawing standards and template libraries
• Assist with 3D modeling and visualization
• Perform quality control checks on drawings

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree or technical certification in CAD/Drafting preferred
• 3+ years of CAD production experience, preferably in civil engineering or surveying
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and surveying plan sets
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trimble Business Center or other survey software
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Knowledge of local agency CAD standards and requirements
• Understanding of grading and drainage design principles
• Experience with utility coordination and plan preparation