CAD Analyst

Overview The CAD Analyst supports the Digital Delivery team by providing day-to-day technical assistance to production staff across multiple disciplines. This role is responsible for CAD troubleshooting, standards guidance, and support‑data maintenance, with the goal of ensuring a stable, consistent, and efficient CAD production environment across the organization. Working closely with CAD leadership, CAD managers, and project teams, the CAD Analyst plays a key role in supporting company growth by improving support responsiveness, production consistency, and standards adoption. The ideal candidate is technically capable, organized, and thrives in a collaborative, user‑facing support environment. Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day CAD support to production teams across multiple project disciplines. Assist users with Civil 3D and AutoCAD troubleshooting, resolving issues efficiently to minimize workflow disruption. Support production teams with standards‑related questions, guidance, and hands‑on assistance. Assist with plotting, sheet production troubleshooting, and resolution of output‑related issues. Provide xref management support and assist with data shortcut configuration and troubleshooting. Assist with maintaining CAD support data including templates, blocks, layer standards, and drafting resources. Help maintain consistency across company CAD environments and production workflows. Support testing and validation of CAD support files, drafting resources, and standard configurations. Identify and document recurring support issues and operational pain points; escalate trends to CAD leadership. Coordinate with CAD leadership on production‑related support issues and escalations. Maintain strong communication with production teams and operational leadership regarding active issues and resolutions. Support onboarding for new CAD users and production staff, including orientation to company standards and workflows. Contribute to a collaborative team environment within the Digital Delivery department. Qualifications Associate’s degree or technical certification in CAD, drafting, engineering technology, or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a CAD production or CAD support role, with demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D. Working knowledge of CAD production workflows including xrefs, data shortcuts, sheet sets, and plotting processes. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot CAD software issues and provide clear, helpful guidance to end users. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent support requests. Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to users of varying skill levels. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Qualifications 3 or more years of experience in a CAD production or CAD support role within an engineering or professional services environment. Direct experience supporting Autodesk Civil 3D in a multi‑discipline engineering firm context. Familiarity with Sheet Set Manager (SSM) and advanced plotting/sheet production workflows. Experience maintaining or developing CAD templates, block libraries, and layer standards at an organizational level. Exposure to CAD standards development or implementation within a large organization. Experience supporting onboarding or training for production staff on CAD tools and standards. Autodesk certification(s) in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or related products. Competencies Technical Proficiency : Applies discipline‑specific knowledge and engineering principles to produce accurate, high‑quality work. Demonstrates working proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including production workflows, xref management, data shortcuts, sheet sets, and drafting standards. Digital Technology : Effectively uses existing and emerging digital tools to improve design quality and project delivery, leveraging Autodesk tools and CAD support data systems to maintain a consistent, efficient production environment. Quality Assurance & Control : Takes ownership of deliverable accuracy and completeness through disciplined review processes and adherence to the firm’s QA/QC standards, validating CAD support files, templates, and standards resources. Problem Solving & Decision Making : Approaches complex problems analytically, balances competing priorities, and makes sound, timely decisions under uncertainty, diagnosing CAD support issues systematically and escalating patterns to leadership. Communication & Presentation : Communicates clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats, translating technical content effectively for any audience, and explaining CAD standards and troubleshooting steps in accessible terms. Collaboration & Teamwork : Works generously and constructively with colleagues across disciplines, offices, and organizations, partnering closely with CAD leadership, project managers, and production staff. Adaptability & Resilience : Responds constructively to changing conditions, recovers from setbacks quickly, and maintains effectiveness under pressure, adjusting priorities fluidly in a growing Digital Delivery environment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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