CAD Technician – Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol

CAD Technician producing high-quality waterfront structural designs for marine infrastructure projects at Moffatt & Nichol. Part of a multi-national team focusing on maritime and waterfront structures.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timePanama • 🇵🇦 PanamaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in transforming designs into detailed CAD drawings for maritime and waterfront structures, with strong expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Demonstrates knowledge of civil site development, structural detailing, and compliance with CAD standards in a multi-project environment.

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AutoCADCivil 3DCAD DraftingMaritime DesignStructural Detailing

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Hard Skills

CAD DraftingCivil Site DevelopmentStructural DetailingEngineering PrinciplesExcavation and Fill Volume Computation

Soft Skills

Ability to Work in Dynamic EnvironmentsCollaboration with Designers and Technicians

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationRevitArcGIS3ds MaxNavisworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in DesignDiploma in DraftingEngineering Technology

Industry Keywords

Maritime StructuresCoastal DesignCivil InfrastructureTender PreparationQuality Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform initial rough designs, sketches, and mark‑ups into complete working drawings
Prepare detailed drawings for maritime and waterfront structures, including cargo terminals, breakwaters, quay walls, revetments, marinas, jetties, bulkheads, and shoreline construction
Support preparation of tender, IFC, and as‑built drawing packages in accordance with project standards
Develop CAD drawings for grading, site development, utilities layouts, structural details, dredging layouts, and earthworks
Compute excavation and fill volumes for dredging and earthmoving projects
Review drawings to ensure compliance with Moffatt & Nichol CAD standards, client-specific requirements, and regional authority guidelines
Manage file organization including layers, XRefs, sheet sets, and drawing registers
Support designers and senior technicians with multi-disciplinary drawing packages
Assist with 3D visualisations, concept graphics, and model coordination where needed
Participate in internal quality reviews throughout design stages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or diploma in Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field
5–7 years of professional CAD drafting experience in an engineering consultancy environment
Experience in ports, maritime, coastal, structural, or civil infrastructure design highly preferred
Strong working proficiency in AutoCAD (required) and Civil 3D (required)
Additional skills: MicroStation, Revit, ArcGIS, 3ds Max, Navisworks
Knowledge of civil site development, structural detailing, engineering principles, and CAD standards
Proven ability to work in dynamic, multi-project environments
Must meet local employment eligibility and background screening requirements in Panama.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Collaboration with global client base from various geographical locations.
Commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in all activities.