CAD Technician, Municipal

Company Overview

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi‑discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program — Cobb Fendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm.
• Development Opportunities — Professional and personal growth through innovative in‑house training and collaborative resources.
• Compensation + Benefits — Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and profit‑sharing contributions; ESOP; health, vision, and dental insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; employer‑funded and voluntary life; tuition reimbursement; and continuing education programs.
• Paid Parental Leave — FMLA‑eligible employees receive fully paid leave: eight (8) weeks for maternity and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoption.
• Winter Holiday — Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1.
• Community Engagement — Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions.

Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced CAD Technician in our Pearland office.

The successful candidate's most important qualifications include the following:

• Associate degree or certification required; bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in lieu of degree accepted.
• Understanding of general engineering concepts and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with acceptable drafting skills and computer‑aided drafting (CAD) techniques.
• Baseline knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and PC applications.
• Desire to learn engineering plans, including water, wastewater, roadway, and drainage designs.
• Desire to learn water and wastewater facility designs.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.

• Support Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design tasks for various projects related to water, sewer, drainage, and roadway.
• Work with personnel in the design and preparation of detailed computer‑aided drawings (CAD) from survey data files.
• Use rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other data received for the development of final construction drawings.
• Accurately plot plan views and profile drawings to include cross‑sections, spot elevations, buildings, walls, fences, roadways, rights‑of‑way, underground utilities, tunnels, overhead power lines, and other structures noted in the survey record drawings.
• Learn drafting and design criteria required by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
• Coordinate with utility companies to obtain design files and approvals as required.
• Calculate or determine project utility dimensions, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes, and quantity of materials needed.
• Provide additional project support by drafting documents and computations as needed.
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
• Prioritize and effectively plan and file records and key documents for easy access of others.
• Coordinate with clients and Cobb Fendley employees to meet completion dates and budgets.
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product that is error free.
• Adhere to Cobb Fendley's safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient…