Senior CAD Technician

SENIOR CADD TECHNICIAN

Location: Urbandale, IA | Fully Onsite

Salary: $80,000–$100,000+

Experience: 8+ Years of Civil Engineering CADD Experience

Key Skills: Civil 3D | Civil Engineering | Construction Documentation

Travel: Local Project Sites as Needed

Position Overview

Our client, an established civil engineering and land surveying firm with more than 30 years of experience, is seeking a Senior CADD Technician to join its Urbandale team.

You’ll lead CADD efforts, mentor technicians, and support diverse transportation, municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential development projects from design through construction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of CADD Technicians.
• Prepare engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and construction documents using Civil 3D.
• Develop project details, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain construction records and project documentation.
• Perform site observations and inspections for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Document field observations, deficiencies, and project variances.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Assist survey teams with field work and Trimble equipment as needed.
• Support projects from initial design through construction administration.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of CADD experience within civil engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads, or willingness to learn.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering plans, construction documents, and drafting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor other technicians.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Associate's degree in CAD, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$100,000+ salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

WHY JOIN?

• Work across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and land development projects.
• Take a leadership role mentoring CADD team members.
• Participate throughout the full project lifecycle, from design through construction.
• Join an established firm with more than 30 years of industry experience.

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