Senior Transportation CADD Technician

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Transportation CAD Technician to provide drafting expertise for transportation and civil projects. You will collaborate with project engineers to develop construction drawings, refine designs, and produce detailed layouts meeting standards.

The role emphasizes proficiency in CAD software, plan development for public agencies, and mentoring junior technicians within a team that values precision and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CAD training preferred
• 5+ years CAD experience on civil/transportation projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads preferred
• Experience in plan development for public agencies, counties and/or municipalities

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support for various project sizes and multiple clients across regions
• Prepare and label preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and other source documents
• Work directly with project engineers to develop construction drawings for transportation projects
• Produce accurate and complete technical drawings that meet project specifications and quality standards
• Conduct thorough reviews of drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to resolve technical questions and design issues
• Assist in training junior-level CAD technicians on MicroStation/OpenRoads, plan production, and best practices
• Utilize CADD software efficiently to produce construction plans, details, and specifications

Skills

CAD drafting

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in CAD or Civil Engineering Technology

Certificate in CAD technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our dynamic transportation team and advance your career as a Senior Transportation CAD Technician where your technical expertise will drive project success. You'll provide essential drafting expertise across diverse transportation and civil projects while working directly with project engineers to develop high-quality construction drawings. You'll prepare detailed layouts, refine engineering designs, and contribute to infrastructure projects that serve communities across multiple regions. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise while collaborating with senior designers and engineers in a team-oriented environment that values precision, reliability, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide CAD drafting support for various project sizes and multiple clients across regions
• Prepare and label preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and other source documents
• Work directly with project engineers to develop construction drawings for transportation projects
• Produce accurate and complete technical drawings that meet project specifications and quality standards
• Conduct thorough reviews of drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to resolve technical questions and design issues
• Assist in training junior-level CAD technicians on MicroStation/OpenRoads, plan production, and best practices
• Utilize CADD software efficiently to produce construction plans, details, and specifications

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational school, associate degree, or certificate in CAD technology, drafting, civil engineering technology, or related field, preferred
• 5+ years of related CAD experience in civil or transportation projects
• Full understanding of technical drawings from engineering sketches and notes
• Experience in plan development for public agencies, counties and/or municipalities
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD required; experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads preferred
• Experience in plan development for public agencies, counties and/or municipalities
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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