CIVIL ENGINEERING CAD TECHNICIAN - SITE CIVIL DEVELOPMENT

Job Description

Job Description

EMH&T is currently seeking a Civil Engineering CAD Technician to join our Site Civil Development II team located in Columbus, OH. 

Our CAD Technician works collaboratively with the engineering team to draft technical engineering design components, assist with preliminary and completed layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings from technical notes, sketches, and/or other drawings. 

The Site Development Technician works on projects related to commercial, retail, health campuses, higher education campuses, along with other private projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation).
• Prepare plans, profiles, cross‑sections, drainage plans, utility profiles, grading, and construction details for civil infrastructure projects.
• Update and revise drawings based on engineer markups, design changes, and project requirements.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company and industry drafting standards.
• May assist with estimating quantities for items such as pavement and earthwork.
• Ensure proper version control and documentation of revisions.
• Incorporate survey data, GIS information, and field notes into design files.
• Perform self‑checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Identify potential design conflicts or constructability issues and communicate them to the engineering team. This may include performing occasional field visits to reconcile prepared plan data with existing site conditions.
• Stay current with software updates, drafting best practices, and emerging technologies.
• May prepare exhibits for conceptual layouts, engineering reports, project discussions, and client meetings.

Skills:

• A self-starter that demonstrates dependability and consistent work efforts.
• Ability to work independently and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Planning and organization capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize and complete assignments thoroughly, accurately, and within established timelines. Ask appropriate questions when clarification or additional direction is needed. 
• Work products consistently demonstrate accuracy, completeness, attention to detail, and adherence to applicable instructions, standards, and project requirements. 
• Communication and follow-up is timely, responsive, clear, concise, and appropriate to the assignment, audience, and situation. 
• Demonstrates continued growth in knowledge of civil engineering processes, procedures, standards, and project requirements and effectively applies acquired knowledge to assignments. 
• Demonstrates increasing proficiency with applicable engineering/design software and other technical tools required for assigned work.

Qualifications

• Some technical education, specialized training or work experience with one or more CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Microstation, ARC/INFO, GIS.
• Knowledge of basic math (geometry) involved in the production and use of drawings or models.
• Experience with drafting preferred.

Benefits

EMH&T offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience of our full-time employees. Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plan options, along with dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community service time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs and team-building activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including legal and identity theft services
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance
• Company-sponsored charitable grant program supporting employees and the organizations and causes important to them
• Financial wellness education and complimentary access to a financial advisor for individual financial planning

In addition, employees are considered annually for merit increases and/or performance-based bonuses based on year-end business results, individual performance, and contributions to the organization.

At EMH&T, our benefits are designed to go beyond traditional coverage by supporting employees professionally, personally, financially, and within the communities they serve.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States without time restrictions. EMH&T is not currently able to sponsor work visas.