CAD Technician

# CAD Technician II – Private Land Development## OverviewPape-Dawson is looking for a **CAD Technician II** to join our **Private Land Development (LD) team** and play an important role in bringing exciting development projects from concept to construction.In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and project managers to develop high-quality construction documents for **commercial, residential, and site development projects**. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, strengthen your Civil 3D skills, and contribute to projects that shape the communities where we live and work.The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with a team, and seeing their work move from a drawing on a screen to a completed project in the field.## What You’ll Do* Prepare and revise **civil construction plans, profiles, details, exhibits, and other technical drawings** using AutoCAD Civil 3D.* Develop construction documents from engineer markups, sketches, notes, survey information, and design concepts with increasing independence.* Support the design and documentation of **commercial, residential, and site development projects**.* Interpret project information and determine effective drafting approaches with limited supervision.* Apply Pape-Dawson CAD standards and best practices to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across project deliverables.* Perform self-checks and incorporate **QA/QC procedures and applicable agency requirements** before documents are submitted.* Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, project managers, and other team members to meet project goals and schedules.* Assist with preparation of technical exhibits, presentation materials, and other project deliverables.* Maintain organized project files and drawing sets to support efficient team collaboration.* Continue developing technical knowledge and CAD skills while taking on increasingly complex assignments.## What You Bring* **2+ years of experience** preparing civil, site development, transportation, utility, structural, or related construction documents using CAD software.* Proficiency in **AutoCAD Civil 3D**; experience with additional design platforms such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or OpenBridge is a plus.* An associate degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Applied Science, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.* Ability to understand technical information and translate design concepts into clear, constructible drawings.* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.* Effective written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative project team.* A proactive mindset and willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your technical capabilities.* Ability to operate a company vehicle and travel occasionally, if required by the assignment.* Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.## Why Join Pape-Dawson?At Pape-Dawson, you’ll be more than a CAD technician—you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team working on projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.Our Private Land Development team offers the opportunity to **work on a variety of projects, collaborate directly with experienced professionals, and continue building your technical expertise and career**. If you’re ready to take the next step in your CAD career and want to see your work become a reality, we’d like to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr