Highway Engineering/CAD Technician

LD Safety Marking; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Highway Engineering/CAD Technician to join their team and revolutionize roadway safety. This role combines CAD work with fieldwork, utilizing cutting-edge technology like GNSS and 3D Reality Capture. You'll be involved in scanning and surveying major roadways, drafting pavement markings, and applying highway design criteria to real-world projects. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in highway construction, this is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment and shape the future of roadway safety.

Benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Medical insurance

401K with profit sharing

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience is required.
• Strong CAD skills with AutoCAD Civil 3D are essential.
• OSHA 10-hour certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scan & survey major roadways and municipal infrastructure.
• Utilize roadway design tools for drafting and modeling.
• Process point cloud and photogrammetry data.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GNSS Survey Equipment

3D Milling

Pavement Marking Drafting

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Bachelor in Surveying

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Speed of Light Optics - a sister company of L&D Safety Marking (www.solo-gs.com) is searching for ambitious, skilled professionals to join our team and help revolutionize highway construction and roadway safety as a Highway Engineering/CAD Technician! Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a cutting-edge, technology-driven industry?

We’re looking for go-getters from industries like surveying, geospatial, vertical & horizontal construction, utilities, and beyond. Recent graduates in Surveying or Civil Engineering? You’re encouraged to apply!

About the Role – Be a Part of Innovation!

Technology is transforming the highway construction industry, and we’re leading the charge. With GNSS technology, 3D Reality Capture, and Automation, we’ve developed our RMS|Road Map to Safety - a game-changer for roadway safety.

We need motivated problem-solvers who are ready to master state-of-the-art equipment and push boundaries. This role is a perfect blend of CAD work and fieldwork, where you’ll apply highway design criteria, modeling, and drafting to real-world projects.

If you're eager to work with cutting-edge tech, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Why You Should Join Speed of Light Optics

• Career Growth – YOU help shape your own career path!
• Work with the Best Tech – Industry-leading equipment at your fingertips!
• Cutting-Edge Innovation – Be part of a team that’s changing the game!
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Paid holidays & PTO
  • Medical insurance
  • 401K with profit sharing
  • Ongoing training & development

What You’ll Be Doing – Hands-On, High-Impact Work!

• Scan & Survey major roadways, municipal infrastructure, and private projects
• Utilize roadway design tools using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and more
• Process point cloud/photogrammetry data
• Draft pavement markings, 3D surfaces, and cross-sections
• Utilize GNSS technology to support heavy civil construction projects
• Interpret plans & compute key measurements

What We’re Looking For – The Best of the Best!

• 2+ years of construction experience
• Experience with GNSS survey equipment
• Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center)
• 3D milling, pavement marking drafting, and cross-section experience
• Tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for innovation
• Valid driver’s license & ability to pass DOT physical & drug screening
• OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain one)
• Physically capable (lift 50+ lbs.) and team-oriented

What We Expect – A-Game Mentality!

• Safety First: We don’t cut corners—zero incidents is the goal!
• Be Versatile: Work in both CAD & field environments as needed
• Bring Your Best: Take on each project with precision and passion
• Team Player: Work side by side with experts who push the industry forward
  

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Us & Shape the Future of Highway Safety!

Contact Speed of Light Optics Today

www.solo-gs.com