Civil CAD Design Technician III

Colliers Engineering & Design • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a talented CAD Design Technician III to join our dynamic Civil/Site Discipline in Gilbert, Arizona! This is your chance to do more than draft, you’ll collaborate directly with our engineers, dive into advanced design work, and play a key role in bringing projects to life. From transforming raw survey data into polished CADD drawings to contributing to the development of project deliverables, your work will help shape communities and skylines. When you join our Civil/Site team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where innovation and opportunity meet. Picture yourself helping design massive warehouse complexes, cutting-edge sporting arenas, vibrant mixed-use downtown districts, or thriving residential and commercial developments. With Colliers Engineering & Design, you’ll be empowered to push boundaries, grow your expertise, and accelerate YOUR success alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree or a Certificate from a technical school, preferably in AutoCAD.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other related software.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge, and acumen (i.e., familiarity with Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and detail plans by analyzing sketches, notes and other input material to determine the best approach for the completion of drawings.
• Work from sketches to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays and isometric drawings including digital terrain models and surfaces.
• Calculate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates.
• Perform high level design computations, earthwork calculations and prepare complete construction plans.
• Determine and calculate stormwater drainage areas and steep slope areas.
• Prepare concept layout plans.
• Perform grading, utility, stormwater and soil erosion/sediment control design.
• Conform to the company’s standard CADD procedures for layering, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
• Work with numerous project teams to help in project completion.
• Coordinate details and dimensions between drawing sheets.
• Prepare project exhibits.
• Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased.
• Prepare CAD files for authorized media release to external parties / agencies.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Reimbursement for education.
• Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees