CAD Technician; AutoCAD; Civil projects

Position: CAD Technician (AutoCAD) - Civil projects
Location: Columbia

CTL Engineering is hiring CAD Technicians (AutoCAD) for Civil projects – any experience level.

• College and Trade School Graduates are encouraged to apply – start a career!
• Experienced CAD Technician professionals are encouraged to apply as well!

CTL Engineering (  ) is an award-winning, full-service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (99) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for CAD Technicians who will play a key role in Civil and Site Design projects for state (SCDOT), county, federal, local and private Clients - including roadway/bridge design, site design for industrial/large commercial projects, mine reclamation, water/wastewater, residential, and municipal utility/infrastructure sectors.

• This position will use experience while learning new skills to assist clients through our cross-functional team dynamic and company culture.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have an interest in infrastructure design, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting … it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights

• Perform computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of civil and site design projects: developing layouts, grading plans, and details for civil and environmental engineering projects, including bridge/roadway, residential and commercial developments, landfills/mine reclamation, industrial sites and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings for civil and site design projects;
• Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards;
• Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings;
• Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments;
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices;
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar;
• Collaborate to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company;
• Work collaboratively with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare design drawings and details;
• Review completed work products to ensure quality.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate degree or Bachelors in Drafting and Design Technology preferred; or
• High school diploma and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing AutoCADD drafting work in a professional setting; or
• Equivalent education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems.
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects.
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files.
• Experience with stormwater management is a plus.
• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD is required.
• Experience in Civil3d is preferred.
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and…