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Civil 3D CAD Technician

SAM

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

As a Civil 3D CAD Technician, you will support office and engineering teams by assisting with civil engineering design and producing project deliverables for commercial and industrial land development projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue building their Civil 3D and land development experience while working alongside experienced engineers and designers. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will perform technical drafting and design support tasks using industry-leading CAD software and engineering tools within the A/E/C environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with engineers and designers on civil engineering and land development projects

• Assist with the preparation of site development plans, specifications, and project deliverables under the direction of the Project Manager

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software to create and modify design drawings

• Perform technical calculations and support engineering analyses for project work

• Review drawings and project data for accuracy and completeness while ensuring compliance with company and industry standards

• Assist with quality control (QC) reviews of drawings and supporting documents

• Coordinate with your supervisor and project team to ensure project requirements and client expectations are met

• Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards

What You Bring to SAM

  • Previous experience or coursework using AutoCAD required

  • Exposure to Civil 3D is a plus

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Basic understanding of technical math; Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, drafting, surveying, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered

  • EIT license preferred

Our Perks

  • Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

  • Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

  • Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

  • Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

  • Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

  • Previous experience or coursework using AutoCAD required

  • Exposure to Civil 3D is a plus

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Basic understanding of technical math; Geometry and Trigonometry are a plus

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, drafting, surveying, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered

  • EIT license preferred

As a Civil 3D CAD Technician, you will support office and engineering teams by assisting with civil engineering design and producing project deliverables for commercial and industrial land development projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue building their Civil 3D and land development experience while working alongside experienced engineers and designers. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will perform technical drafting and design support tasks using industry-leading CAD software and engineering tools within the A/E/C environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with engineers and designers on civil engineering and land development projects

• Assist with the preparation of site development plans, specifications, and project deliverables under the direction of the Project Manager

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software to create and modify design drawings

• Perform technical calculations and support engineering analyses for project work

• Review drawings and project data for accuracy and completeness while ensuring compliance with company and industry standards

• Assist with quality control (QC) reviews of drawings and supporting documents

• Coordinate with your supervisor and project team to ensure project requirements and client expectations are met

• Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards

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