CAD Design Technician - Aviation

Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.  Based out of our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide-variety of large-scale aviation design projects working closely with Engineers and other disciplines to complete full design assignments. Tasks would include design and plan development utilizing either 2D or 3D CAD software.

As a CAD Design Technician you’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business. Jacob’s hybrid work model allows for you to maximize your work-life balance while enabling you to successfully deliver complex solutions for some of our nation’s largest airports. Our Aviation Team is experiencing exciting growth within our established practice with a variety of interesting projects working with a diverse, multidisciplined team! If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us!

When you join us, you’ll be responsible for the following:

• Development and review of 2D and 3D construction drawings.

• Work under the supervision of senior staff to assist drafting design efforts for military and commercial airfields including, but not limited to, such disciplines as earthwork, pavements, and drainage.

• Work closely on project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group.

• Provide support in the overall management of construction drawings for projects. 

• Coordination support with other key team members. 

• Attend project meetings both virtually and in-person.

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Here's what you'll need

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent as well as some academic use of AutoCAD

• Familiarity with or some previous experience working within the transportation industry 

• Familiarity with National CAD Standards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat, ability to switch between multiple applications at once and familiarity with document management

• Time management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately and on time

• Local to Pittsburgh, PA 

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited technical institute (or equivalent).

• Exposure or interest in aviation design projects

• Familiarity with Bluebeam 

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

44,400.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

55,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $44,400.00 to $55,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States