Designer/CAD Technician

Hunter Engineering, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is looking for a skilled Designer/CAD Technician who will be responsible for producing high-quality civil engineering plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD production with advanced proficiency in AutoCAD. Responsibilities include creating grading and drainage plans, preparing survey documents, and ensuring the quality of technical outputs. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAD production experience, preferably in civil engineering or surveying.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and surveying plan sets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans including grading, drainage, utility, and paving plans.
• Create survey plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or technical certification 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