Early Career Transportation CADD Technician

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple invites early-career professionals to join our transportation CADD team in Columbus, Ohio. You will collaborate with senior designers to develop and refine construction drawings, gaining hands-on experience in civil and transportation drafting while receiving mentoring from seasoned engineers.

As an Early Career Transportation CADD Technician, you will learn to produce precise drawings, verify compliance with standards, and contribute to projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CADD training preferred.
• 0–2 years of civil CADD drafting experience.
• Familiar with MS Office; CADD software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior designers and engineers on transportation CADD drafting and design projects.
• Develop detailed drawings for construction plans from notes and sketches.
• Produce accurate technical drawings using CADD software under supervision.
• Ensure documents meet client standards, project specs, and regulations.
• Support projects across diverse regions.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in CADD technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Early Career Transportation CADD Technician

Columbus, OH

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our growing transportation team and launch your career working alongside experienced professionals at an established civil engineering firm that values collaboration and employee development. As an Early Career Transportation CADD Technician, you'll support diverse transportation engineering projects while building your technical skills in a mentoring-focused environment. You'll produce detailed technical drawings and gain exposure to projects across multiple regions, all while receiving hands-on training from senior designers and engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early‑career professionals eager to develop expertise in civil and transportation CADD drafting while contributing to infrastructure projects that serve communities nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with senior designers and engineers to support development and execution of transportation CADD drafting and design projects
• Collaborate with engineers to support the development of detailed drawings for construction plans from engineering notes, sketches, markups and other reference materials
• Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings using CADD software under direction of senior designers and engineers
• Ensure that all documentation meets client standards, project specifications, and regulatory standards
• Provide valuable support on projects across various regions
• Gain exposure to diverse transportation design standards and practices

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational school, associate degree, or certificate in CADD technology, drafting, civil engineering technology, or related field, preferred
• 0 - 2 years of experience with civil CADD drafting
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite required; experience with a CADD platform a plus (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads)
• Willingness to learn new CADD platforms as needed
• Basic understanding of civil design concepts, especially in transportation
• Adaptable and self‑motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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