Senior CAD Technician

At W.F. Baird (Baird), you’re never just a number, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, ideas, and growth. For 40+ years, we have combined the stability of an established and trusted firm with the creativity of a niche engineering company, working where water meets land to design and deliver solutions that protect coastlines, strengthen ports, restore ecosystems, and more.
With offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer global impact with a welcoming, people first culture. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, room to grow, and the chance to make waves alongside other talented people who share your passion.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CAD Drafting Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and modifying complex technical drawings and 3D models using advanced CAD software. You will work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate and efficient drafting support for various projects.

• Transform initial rough designs/sketches and redlines/mark-ups into finished graphics/construction documents
• Draft detail drawings of marinas, wharfs, bulkhead walls, piers, bridges, ferry terminals, hydraulic structures, structures (steel, concrete, timber & masonry) and shoreline construction (beaches, nourishment, revetments, breakwaters)
• Review engineering drawings to ensure adherence to established CAD standards
• Interact and coordinate with all stakeholders (engineers, sampling group, construction, clients, subcontractors, government agencies, etc.)

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or equivalent
• Working knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural details, the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, profiles, sections, quantities, surfaces, and knowledge of CAD standards
• Sound knowledge of engineering design principles and construction methods
• Required software experience for a senior level position:
• 5+ years Autodesk Civil 3D
• 5 + years Microstation/Open Roads Designer
• 5 + years BIM/Revit
• Ideal software experience:
• Advance Steel
• Navisworks
• Recap
• 3ds Max

W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V.Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

We thank all candidates for their interest.

Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in the country they are applying to. now and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship to be considered.

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.