Civil Engineering - CAD Technician

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When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re passionate about helping our communities today to improve our tomorrow. We’re looking for a Civil Engineering – CAD Technician to support innovative waste solutions and other projects.

Based out of one of our Jacobs offices listed, you’ll support solid waste, remediation, and sustainability projects for numerous public and private clients in key areas. We are looking for a driven CAD Technician with interest and experience in Civil Engineering projects, such as infrastructure, utilities, water/wastewater works, site development, etc to support waste solutions. You will help Jacobs advance the industry by delivering sustainable solutions that help our clients.

You’ll connect with other Jacobs’ practitioners throughout the US and Canadian s, to design innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients.  You’ll be responsible for preparing drawings and sketches using CAD workstations while working closely with Design Engineers and Project Managers.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way. 

Key Responsibilities I nclude:

• Perform CAD work in a 3D environment using latest CAD software
• Create detailed civil engineering plans and drawings using CAD software from sketches, layouts, or notes provided by engineers
• Update CAD standard details
• Organize and maintain CAD files
• Produce drawing deliverables in electronic format (PDF) and paper copies
• Participate in all phases of project delivery, under the direction of Engineers, Project Managers, and the Lead Designer
• Review drawings for completeness
• Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop designs with minimal supervision
• Understand scope of works, required CAD Standards, and use good judgment to determine if the drawings will comply with the scope of work, known regulations, and client expectations

Here's what you'll need

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field (degree requirement could be waived depending on experience)
• 5 to 10 years of increasingly responsible civil engineering technician experience in the preparation of civil engineering plans and contract drawings using CAD
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience   
• Knowledge of fundamentals of engineering drafting design and land surveying
• Experience using ProjectWise would be an asset 

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

54,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

85,000.00

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 $54,100.00 to $85,000.00; 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 15, 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
Redding	California	United States
Milwaukee	Wisconsin	United States
Orlando	Florida	United States
Spokane	Washington	United States
Orlando	Florida	United States