Traffic Control CAD & Permitting Technician

TrafCon Services | Traffic Control and Permitting Consultants; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TrafCon Services | Traffic Control and Permitting Consultants, based in Austin, TX, seeks a Traffic Control CAD & Permitting Technician to draft basemaps and traffic control plans in AutoCAD, attend client meetings, and manage permit submissions. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and adherence to ROWMAN processes.

The position is full-time and on-site in Austin, with opportunities to grow into more advanced design work while coordinating across active projects with the lead consultant.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to work in detail-heavy, process-driven tasks.
• Good written communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Must be local to the Austin, TX area and able to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Draft basemaps and traffic control plans in AutoCAD.
• Attend field meetings with clients and check field conditions before design.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications through Austin's ROWMAN system.
• Organize and maintain plan sets, project files and documentation; support scheduling and coordination across projects.
• Work closely with the lead consultant to ensure timely project progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Organized

Process-driven

Willingness to learn TMUTCD/Austin ROW

Education

CAD coursework or drafting certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

TrafCon Services | Traffic Control and Permitting Consultants is an established Austin, TX traffic control design and consulting firm with nearly 10 years in business, specializing in temporary traffic control design, consulting, and permitting through the City of Austin's Right of Way Management (ROWMAN) system. With a proven track record and a loyal client base, TrafCon Services is growing its team to keep pace with demand. Applicants can expect to join a focused, safety-driven organization that values reliability, expertise, and attention to detail.

Role Description

The Traffic Control CAD & Permitting Technician is a full-time role based in Austin, TX. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting basemaps and traffic control plans in AutoCAD, attending field meetings with clients, and checking field conditions ahead of plan design. The technician prepares, submits, and tracks permit applications through Austin's ROWMAN system, follows up on routine permit items, and keeps projects moving through city review. This role includes organizing and maintaining plan sets, project files, and documentation, as well as supporting scheduling and coordination across active projects — working closely with the lead consultant throughout.

Qualifications

• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to catch what busy schedules miss.
• Comfortable with process-driven, detail-heavy work.
• Organized, dependable, and clear in written communication.
• Must be local to the Austin, TX area.
• Willingness to learn TMUTCD standards and Austin's ROWMAN system on the job.
• CAD coursework or a drafting certificate preferred.
• Prior admin, coordinator, or support experience in construction, engineering, or a permitting-heavy field is a plus.
• Experience designing and/or implementing temporary traffic control is a plus.
• Interest in growing into more advanced design work over time.