Pipeline Civil CAD Technician – AutoCAD & Civil 3D

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Civil/Survey CAD Technician to support long linear pipeline and civil projects, developing and updating detailed design drawings from survey data using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You will collaborate with engineers and surveyors to generate alignments, profiles, surfaces and pipe networks, translate survey data into precise CAD outputs, and maintain organized CAD files.

This contract-to-hire onsite role offers hourly pay of $20.00–$25.00 with potential hybrid

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for civil, survey, and pipeline drafting.
• Ability to generate and modify alignments, profiles, surfaces, cross sections, and pipe networks.
• Experience in civil drafting for linear projects such as pipelines.
• Understanding of topography and translating survey data into CAD drawings.
• Familiarity with land surveying concepts and their CAD applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drawings.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and surveyors to interpret design requirements.
• Approximately 13 years of relevant experience; candidates with up to 56 years will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lay out pipeline routes to ensure they conform to project specifications and client requirements.
• Generate and edit pipeline alignments, profiles, surfaces, cross sections, and pipe networks using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Create accurate technical drawings and topographical maps based on survey data and project requirements.
• Update drawings and maps with new data points and information gained from field surveys and site activities.
• Support updates to survey plats for long transmission pipeline greenfield projects and related linear infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and surveyors to ensure construction projects are designed and documented accurately.
• Apply land surveying and topographic survey information to produce precise CAD and drafting outputs.
• Maintain organized CAD files and documentation to support ongoing pipeline and civil design initiatives.
• Assist in drafting and revising construction-related drawings for civil and survey projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards and workflows within the project team.

Skills

AutoCAD for civil/survey/drafting

Pipeline drafting experience

Civil 3D experience

Topographic survey data translation to

Attention to detail

Team collaboration with engineers

Long linear infrastructure experience

Willingness to grow into advanced CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Actalent in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Civil/Survey CAD Technician to support long linear pipeline and civil projects, developing and updating detailed design drawings from survey data using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You will collaborate with engineers and surveyors to generate alignments, profiles, surfaces and pipe networks, translate survey data into precise CAD outputs, and maintain organized CAD files.

This contract-to-hire onsite role offers hourly pay of $20.00–$25.00 with potential hybrid