Lead Civil CAD Technician

LPD Engineering•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LPD Engineering is seeking an experienced Lead Civil CAD Technician that is interested in growth toward a CAD Manager opportunity or someone that can step into that CAD Management position to support our civil engineering and CAD team through high-quality drafting, CAD leadership, and standards management. This is a hands-on production role with leadership responsibilities. Approximately 80–90% of the position will focus on drafting and technical production work, while 10–20% will involve team leadership, CAD standards oversight, workflow improvements, training, and technology coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically skilled in Civil AutoCAD Civil 3D Design, collaborative, and motivated to improve drafting quality and efficiency across the firm.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in civil engineering drafting and design
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Experience preparing civil engineering construction plans and technical exhibits
Strong understanding of: External references (Xrefs), Layouts and sheet setup, Layer management standards, Surface modeling, Profiles and cross-sections, Utility and grading design
Experience developing or maintaining CAD standards and workflows
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Nice To Haves

Experience with civil engineering design and detailing, multidisciplinary project teams, and familiarity with Washington State and local municipal drafting standards
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing CAD staff, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative team environment
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Self-motivated and proactive, with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and the ability to identify issues, solve problems, and prevent them from escalating
Actively seeks opportunities to improve CAD standards, workflows, technology, and efficiency across the organization
Strong communicator and team player who works effectively across all levels of the organization and contributes to a positive, respectful workplace culture
Embraces change, learns new software and technologies quickly, and helps the organization adapt to evolving industry standards and practices
Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, consistently produces high-quality work, and thinks beyond day-to-day production to support long-term CAD standards, training, and technology planning

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead CAD technician on multiple civil engineering projects
Prepare and modify civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Coordinate with engineers and project managers to support project delivery
Develop efficient drafting workflows and maintain drawing consistency
Review drawings for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
Support project teams during design and construction phases
Maintain and update company CAD standards, templates, and best practices
Manage and organize the company CAD detail library
Support implementation of new CAD tools, software upgrades, and drafting technologies
Coordinate software licensing and provide internal CAD-related technical support
Identify opportunities to improve drafting efficiency and design quality
Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and training to CAD staff
Assist with onboarding and development of drafting team members
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solution-oriented work environment
Participate in performance feedback and continuous improvement efforts
Help prioritize and allocate CAD resources across active projects