CAD Technician - Civil Engineering

LJA•Griffin, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a CAD Technician in LJA’s Griffin, Georgia office, you will be responsible for developing technical drawings and design documents for a wide range of civil engineering projects. This role involves translating engineering concepts and project requirements into accurate plans used for permitting and construction, while coordinating revisions and maintaining drafting standards. Projects may include roadway improvements, utility systems, drainage infrastructure, commercial and residential developments, and public works initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience
3+ years experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering specialty discipline
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
Must be adaptable to changes in work assignments as project needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Design

Responsibilities

Creating and modifying AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings developing terrain models, alignments, storm and sewer profiles, and other Civil 3D design elements for sewer, water, roadway, drainage, and site development projects
Producing and understanding construction documents for a variety of projects including municipal, transportation, utility, land development, and more
Preparing site, utility, grading, drainage, stormwater, and erosion control plans, including plan and profile sheets, exhibits, and supporting CAD files
Supporting public works projects for municipalities and counties
Assisting with DOT-related projects and cost-to-cure exhibits
Producing CAD deliverables for commercial developments, industrial parks, residential acre-lot developments, and other private site development projects
Completing redline markups, incorporating review comments, and ensuring construction documents meet quality standards and project requirements
Working from sketches, verbal direction, and engineering markups to prepare accurate and detailed drafting deliverables
Collaborating with engineers, designers, and project teams while maintaining current knowledge of drafting standards, design procedures, and industry best practices
Supporting production of stormwater conveyance systems including working with staff to assist in producing hydraulic studies
Performing other duties assigned to support project and client needs

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.