Senior Computer Aided Design Technician

Prudent Engineering; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to support transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with CAD tools and a strong focus on highway and bridge drafting. This role offers competitive salary, 401K, and a collaborative work environment. Candidates must have direct experience with transportation-related projects and be based in the US.

Benefits

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Unlimited career opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in transportation-related drafting.
• Direct experience drafting highways, roads, bridges, or hydrographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD production for transportation projects.
• Provide oversight and training for CAD staff.
• Collaborate with engineers to prepare engineering drawings.

Skills

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Base pay range

$62,500.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior CAD Technician to support our growing transportation team. This individual will lead CAD production efforts, focusing heavily on highway, bridge, ROW, and hydrographic drafting projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, and must be able to produce high-quality contract documents in compliance with client and DOT standards. This position can be based out of the company's Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse offices. Remote candidates will be considered, but only if they reside in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, or New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CAD production efforts for transportation projects, with a strong focus on highways, bridges, ROW, and hydrographic surveys.
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and training for CAD staff across multiple disciplines and office locations.
• Plan and conduct internal CAD training sessions to develop and maintain proficiency in current software and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and designers to prepare and review engineering contract drawings and documentation.
• Draft and develop plans and drawings based on markups, sketches, verbal direction, and technical specifications.
• Revise and update existing engineering drawings to reflect project changes and updates.
• Accurately calculate and determine quantities using CAD software tools.
• Apply and adhere to client-specific CAD standards and ensure consistency across projects.
• Organize and manage CAD files for efficient access, tracking, and collaboration.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve CAD issues, supporting staff as needed.
• Occasionally travel between office locations to support project needs and team collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree (2-year) in Drafting/Design, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience with Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, specifically in transportation-related drafting.
• Mandatory: Direct experience drafting highways, roads, bridges, ROW, or hydrographic survey projects.
• Strong preference for candidates with prior experience drafting for a state Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Expert-level understanding of CAD standards and practices relevant to transportation engineering.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple teams and locations.
• Must be based in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Important: Candidates must have direct experience drafting highways, roads, bridges, right-of-way (ROW), or hydrographic survey projects.

• Experience drafting for a state Department of Transportation (DOT) is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with equivalent experience drafting transportation-related projects for non-DOT clients will be considered.
• Candidates without experience drafting highways, roads, bridges, ROW, or hydrographics will not be considered.

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education. *
• 401K with company match.
• A collaborative environment and unlimited opportunities to gain experience in your career.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

About the Firm:

Our mission: Transforming infrastructure for the next generation with passion and kindness. We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Analyst

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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