Senior CADD Technician (Civil3D)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design institute in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior CADD Technician. This role involves civil design plans and models for multiple projects, demanding advanced skills in AutoCAD and Civil3D. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a technical degree. The position requires strong communication skills and attention to detail. The role is full-time and offers opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related industry experience.
• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil3D software.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for civil design plans and models for multiple projects.
• Produce design documents following company CADD design standards.
• Accurately model civil BIM elements using Autodesk Civil3D.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

3D design software

Microsoft Office

communication skills

Education

Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience

Tools

3D Coordination tool

Job description

In the role of Senior CADD Technician, we'll count on you to:

• Work within the site civil discipline, with minimal direction from the Engineer or other technical professional
• Be responsible for the civil design plans and models for multiple projects within the department
• Be skilled with AutoCAD and Civil3D to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Produce design documents that follow company and/or client CADD design standards
• Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
• Accurately model civil BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using AutoDesk Civil3D
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Maintain the civil discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoDesk AutoCAD and Civil3D software
• Experience with large land development projects

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati

Other Locations

• United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
• United States-Ohio-Columbus
• United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Apr 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.