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TinyURL

CAD Drafting Technician, AutoCAD

TinyURL

CAD Drafting Technician producing designs and collaborating with engineers in water and wastewater engineering projects at Geosyntec.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Draft, edit, & finalize technical drawings.
  • Operate a CAD computer using appropriate hardware and software to develop final drawings.
  • Transfer information from an engineering drawing to a final CAD drawing using appropriate symbols and drafting standards.
  • Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine the best approach to complete drawings.
  • Copy detailed plans and drawings and perform non-routine complex drafting assignments.
  • Operate plotter, printer, scanner, and other input/output devices.
  • Proofread CAD drawings for accuracy, format, and grammar.
  • Participate in CAD Action Group, by supporting, networking, and collaborating to improve CAD standards and efficiencies across the company.
  • Work collaboratively with other Geosyntec CADD practitioners to prepare design drawings and details and review completed work products to ensure quality.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate’s Degree in Drafting; or graduation from an accredited high school and a minimum of one (1) year experience performing CAD drafting work in a professional setting, or equivalent education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Knowledge of engineering basics, including sheet organization, topographical data, scales, and coordinate systems.
  • Experience using/incorporating land or aerial surveying/mapping data and files.
  • Experience with mechanical design.
  • Experience using the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD includes but is not limited to Annotation Styles, Multileaders, MTEXT, Dimensions, Sheet Sets, Paper Space / Model Space, XREFs, Layers, Dynamic Blocks, and Tool Palettes.
  • Working knowledge of the latest releases of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Basic understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, Adobe PDF, and Windows File Explorer.
  • Strong reasoning, mathematical, and geometrical skills.
  • Ability to perform basic math skills, including applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, CAD Managers, or others on the project team.
  • Strong communication skills to include the ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions, and the ability to interact effectively to maintain a team environment.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Well-being programs to support you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools
CAD draftingmechanical designengineering basicsland surveyingaerial mappingmathematical skillsgeometrical skillstrigonometryAutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3D
Soft Skills
strong reasoningcommunication skillsteam collaborationability to follow instructionsanalytical skills
Certifications
Associate’s Degree in Drafting