CAD Technician

EXP • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and
natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists,
creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people
together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team
that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an
employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks
sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the
communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own
experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who
believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next CAD Technician.

Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Infrastructure & Transportation Practice
that is primarily focused on multi-modal transportation and infrastructure
projects.  The candidate will work on various projects and act as a member of
the infrastructure team and will get an opportunity to work on a wide range of
projects involving safety studies, multi-modal roadway planning, highway and
bridge plans. CADD technicians are responsible for creating precise 2D and 3D
technical drawings and models for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges,
and drainage systems. Requirements vary by experience level, ranging from
entry-level roles requiring basic technical training to senior positions
demanding extensive project experience and specialized software expertise.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2–8+ years of experience in CADD design specifically for highway, bridge, or heavy civil transportation projects.
• A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, including highway design, surveying, grading, drainage, and structural detailing (e.g., rebar and structural steel).
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D is required, with experience in OpenRoads, OpenBridge Designer and 3D modeling highly valued.
• Ability to produce construction drawings, structural details (reinforced concrete, steel), grading plans, and site layouts. Experience with surveying data, point clouds, and client-specific standards is required.
• Strong communication, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models for transportation infrastructure, requiring proficiency in software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
• Provide drafting layouts, performing calculations (earthwork, quantities), and coordinate with engineers to identify design discrepancies.
• Make use of your knowledge of the principles of highway design using software tools; particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Support the project team to ensure projects meet the defined schedule, scope and budget.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees