Senior CAD Technician

RaganSmith; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join their Nashville office. This full-time role focuses on civil engineering, providing essential CAD support for both residential and commercial projects. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of engineers, architects, and surveyors, ensuring the design and preparation of construction plans meet the highest standards. With a commitment to work-life balance and a flexible work environment, this opportunity not only offers professional growth but also a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursements. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and have a passion for civil engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Premium pay for overtime

Annual salary review and bonus

Tuition and gym reimbursements

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience preparing civil site plans.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings of residential projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Provide QA/QC for junior technicians and designers.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet deadlines.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project Coordination

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Job description

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Job Description

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time Senior CAD Technician specializing in civil engineering based in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for providing and overseeing CAD support for Residential and Commercial Engineers, serving as a key member of the team in the design and preparation of construction plans. The Senior CAD Technician for civil engineering will collaborate internally with other CAD technicians, civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing public, private, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed drawings of residential projects
• Provide QA/QC for junior technicians and designers
• Train new staff in company software and standards
• Multi-task, work on multiple projects, and maintain organization
• Collaborate with Residential and Commercial Engineers and Project Managers to meet deadlines
• Ensure all project document requirements are met
• Stay updated on latest software developments
• Perform additional related duties as needed

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience preparing civil site plans
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to meet deadlines in a team environment
• Strong in multi-department coordination
• Proficient in written and verbal communication related to projects

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Premium pay for overtime
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work-life balance

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company and has grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm. In 2024, we joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies, a nationwide civil engineering and professional services firm.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.