Early Career Transportation CADD Technician

Burgess & Niple • Columbus, OH

8h

About The Position

Burgess & Niple is seeking an Early Career Transportation CADD Technician to support transportation engineering projects while developing technical skills in a mentoring-focused environment. The role involves producing detailed technical drawings and gaining exposure to projects and transportation design standards across multiple regions. The technician will receive hands-on training from senior designers and engineers and contribute to infrastructure projects that serve communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of experience with civil CADD drafting.
• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of civil design concepts, especially in transportation.
• Willingness to learn new CADD platforms as needed.
• Adaptable and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational school, associate degree, or certificate in CADD technology, drafting, civil engineering technology, or a related field.
• Experience with a CADD platform such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior designers and engineers to support transportation CADD drafting and design projects.
• Work with engineers to develop detailed construction-plan drawings from engineering notes, sketches, markups, and other reference materials.
• Produce accurate, detailed technical drawings using CADD software under the direction of senior designers and engineers.
• Ensure documentation meets client standards, project specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Support projects across various regions.
• Gain exposure to diverse transportation design standards and practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED