Civil CADD Technician
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Wetland Studies and Solutions, a Davey company, is seeking a detail oriented Civil CADD Technician for the Richmond, VA site and civil team to translate concepts into construction drawings and Civil 3D models. You will build and maintain surfaces, alignments and profiles, manage Xrefs and sheet sets, and perform self checks to ensure client ready plans while collaborating with project managers and engineers to meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of civil site design experience, advanced Civil 3D skills, and a solid grasp of drainage, setbacks, slopes and ADA requirements. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase client ready plan sets and 3D deliverables, provide samples or a portfolio, highlight organization and adaptability, and note willingness to travel up to 25 percent. The company offers growth, benefits, and an employee owned culture, reference req ID 221233, and contact [email protected].
Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Locations: Richmond, VA
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 221233
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc., a Davey company is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient CADD Technician to join our site/civil engineering team at our Richmond, VA office. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming engineering concepts into detailed construction documents and 3D models. The ideal candidate is familiar with Civil 3D and proficient with surfaces, grading and alignments. If you take pride in the accuracy of your work and enjoy the challenge of utilizing Civil 3D, you can be a vital part of our mission to deliver high-quality results for our clients.
Job Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Plan Production: Prepare complete sets of construction drawings for land development projects including site plans, profiles, grading plans, and erosion control plans.
- 3D Modeling: Build and maintain Civil 3D surfaces, alignments and profiles.
- Data Management: Manage external references (Xrefs), data shortcuts, and sheet sets to ensure project consistency.
- Quality Control: Perform self-checks of work to ensure accuracy, neatness, and adherence to company CAD standards.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with Project Managers and Civil Engineers to implement design changes and meet tight project deadlines.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 2–5+ years of professional experience in civil site design/drafting.
- Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D is mandatory.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of land development principles (drainage, setbacks, slopes, and ADA requirements).
- Detail Oriented: Ability to produce "client-ready" plan sets with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn new workflows and maintain organized file structures in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%