Early Career Treatment CADD Technician

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking an Early Career Treatment CADD Technician to join the Water / Wastewater team in Columbus, OH. You will support treatment drafting projects and build technical skills under senior designers and engineers.

Recent graduates or early-career professionals will gain exposure to diverse projects nationwide, producing detailed drawings while learning new CADD platforms and civil design concepts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related CADD certs preferred.
• 0–2 years of civil CADD drafting experience.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD or Plant 3D; MS Office proficiency.
• Willingness to learn new CADD platforms as needed.
• Basic civil design concepts, especially water treatment.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to support development and execution of treatment drafting and design projects.
• Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings using CADD software (REVIT, Civil 3D, Plant3D) under guidance of senior designers and engineers.
• Assist with 3D modeling of piping systems and equipment layouts.
• Ensure documentation meets client standards, project specs, and regulatory standards.
• Provide support on projects across various regions.
• Gain exposure to diverse treatment design standards and practices.

Skills

Adaptable mindset

Willingness to learn

Proactive problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in CADD technology or related field

Associate degree in drafting or civil engineering technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Job description

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 dynamic Water / Wastewater 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 Treatment CADD Technician, you'll support diverse water treatment drafting 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 treatment drafting while contributing to infrastructure projects that serve communities nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with engineers to support development and execution of treatment drafting and design projects
• Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings using CADD software (REVIT, Civil 3D, Plant3D) under direction of senior designers and engineers
• Assist with the 3D modeling of piping systems and creation of equipment layouts and assemblies
• Ensure that all documentation meets client standards, project specifications, and regulatory standards
• Provide valuable support on projects across various regions
• Gain exposure to diverse treatment 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 at least one CADD platform required (Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D) as well as proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Willingness to learn new CADD platforms as needed
• Basic understanding of civil design concepts, especially in water treatment
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

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