CAD Technician (AutoCAD) - Civil projects

CTL Engineering is hiring CAD Technicians (AutoCAD) for Civil projects - any experience level.

• College and Trade School Graduates are encouraged to apply - start a career!
• Experienced CAD Technician professionals are encouraged to apply as well!

CTL Engineering ( is an award-winning, full-service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (99) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry.

We are looking for CAD Technicians who will play a key role in Civil and Site Design projects for state (SCDOT), county, federal, local and private Clients - including roadway/bridge design, site design for industrial/large commercial projects, mine reclamation, water/wastewater, residential, and municipal utility/infrastructure sectors.

• This position will use experience while learning new skills to assist clients through our cross-functional team dynamic and company culture.

If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have an interest in infrastructure design, we want to hear from you!

This is more than a job posting ... it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights:

• Perform computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) for a variety of civil and site design projects: developing layouts, grading plans, and details for civil and environmental engineering projects, including bridge/roadway, residential and commercial developments, landfills/mine reclamation, industrial sites and utilities.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings for civil and site design projects;
• Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards;
• Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawings;
• Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments;
• Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices;
• Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar;
• Collaborate to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company;
• Work collaboratively with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare design drawings and details;
• Review completed work products to ensure quality.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate degree or Bachelors in Drafting and Design Technology preferred; or
  • High school diploma and a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing AutoCADD drafting work in a professional setting; or
  • Equivalent education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of civil engineering basics including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems.
• Experience developing and working with grading plans, cross-sections, alignments, profiles, three-dimensional surfaces, and earthwork volumes for landfills and other large civil design projects.
• Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files.
• Experience with stormwater management is a plus.
• Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD is required .
  • Experience in Civil3d is preferred.
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team.
• Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment.
• Ability to provide status updates independently.
• Be quality-minded and client-focused.

Benefits:

• CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP ( Employee Stock Ownership Plan ), and a 401K plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.