CAD Technician II

Job Description: CAD Technician II – Private Land Development

Overview

• Pape-Dawson is looking for a
• CAD Technician II to join our
• Private Land Development (LD) team and play an important role in bringing exciting development projects from concept to construction.
• In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and project managers to develop high-quality construction documents for commercial, residential, and site development projects
• . You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, strengthen your Civil 3D skills, and contribute to projects that shape the communities where we live and work.
• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with a team, and seeing their work move from a drawing on a screen to a completed project in the field.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and revise civil construction plans, profiles, details, exhibits, and other technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop construction documents from engineer markups, sketches, notes, survey information, and design concepts with increasing independence.
• Support the design and documentation of commercial, residential, and site development projects
• .
• Interpret project information and determine effective drafting approaches with limited supervision.
• Apply Pape-Dawson CAD standards and best practices to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across project deliverables.

Perform self-checks and incorporate

• QA/QC procedures and applicable agency requirements before documents are submitted.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, project managers, and other team members to meet project goals and schedules.
• Assist with preparation of technical exhibits, presentation materials, and other project deliverables.
• Maintain organized project files and drawing sets to support efficient team collaboration.
• Continue developing technical knowledge and CAD skills while taking on increasingly complex assignments.

What You Bring

2+ years of experience preparing civil, site development, transportation, utility, structural, or related construction documents using CAD software.

Proficiency in

AutoCAD Civil 3D

• ; experience with additional design platforms such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or OpenBridge is a plus.
• An associate degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Applied Science, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to understand technical information and translate design concepts into clear, constructible drawings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative project team.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your technical capabilities.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle and travel occasionally, if required by the assignment.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Why Join Pape-Dawson?

• At Pape-Dawson, you’ll be more than a CAD technician—you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team working on projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
• Our Private Land Development team offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, collaborate directly with experienced professionals, and continue building your technical expertise and career
• . If you’re ready to take the next step in your CAD career and want to see your work become a reality, we’d like to meet you.
• If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at
• Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.