Senior Design Technician: Lead CAD Designer & Mentor

KCI; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Technician to design and draft large-scale construction drawings using AutoCAD and related software. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with a project manager to meet federal, state, and local standards.

Applicants should have extensive field exposure, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and team members. This role emphasizes budget awareness and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering or design experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Proven field technician experience delivering projects.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency and knowledge of industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft large-scale construction drawings using AutoCAD and other relevant software.
• Mentor and manage lower-level Design Technicians under a project manager.
• Review and interpret technical documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Adhere to budget constraints and ensure timely project completion while coordinating with clients and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Google Earth

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Technician to design and draft large-scale construction drawings using AutoCAD and related software. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with a project manager to meet federal, state, and local standards.

Applicants should have extensive field exposure, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and team members. This role emphasizes budget awareness and timely project delivery.