Civil CAD Technician

Orion Placement
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • $50,000–$75,000 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Build your career with an established civil engineering team that values your skills, ideas, and contributions.
  • Work on meaningful land development and civil engineering projects that help shape local communities.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers and designers while continuing to develop your technical expertise.
  • Gain hands-on experience with civil site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and construction drawings.
  • Enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally in a close-knit, team-oriented environment.

Location

Albuquerque, NM. This is a full-time, on-site position offering the opportunity to collaborate directly with our engineering and design team.

Note

Candidates must have at least 1+ years of civil CAD drafting or design experience and be available to work on-site in Albuquerque, NM. A Professional Engineer (PE) license and previous management experience are not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established civil engineering firm specializing in land development, civil site design, and project management. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions while creating an environment where talented professionals can learn, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

  • Prepare and update civil engineering drawings and construction plan sets for land development and site design projects.
  • Assist with site layouts, grading plans, drainage systems, utility layouts, and roadway drawings.
  • Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to develop accurate, organized, and detailed CAD drawings.
  • Work closely with civil engineers and senior designers to turn project concepts into practical plans.
  • Review and revise drawings to maintain quality, consistency, and project standards.
  • Support multiple projects while meeting deadlines and contributing to efficient design workflows.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of civil CAD drafting or design experience.
  • Experience using AutoCAD or Civil 3D for engineering drawings is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with civil site plans, grading, drainage, utilities, or roadway design is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings.
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn from experienced team members.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Albuquerque, NM.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team where your work matters and your professional development is encouraged. We believe in giving talented people the opportunity to strengthen their skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to projects they can be proud of. If you're ready to grow your career in civil drafting and design, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC-2510

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Requirements: 1+ years of civil CAD drafting or design exp

  • Required Years as Associate:1
  • If remote: N/A
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): N/A

Submission Email: Derek,Ron-

dbohannan@tierrawestllc.com

;

rrb@tierrawestllc.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Albuquerque civil engineering firm specializing in land development, site design, and project management. Hiring a Civil CAD Technician to prepare engineering drawings, grading plans, drainage layouts, and construction documents. Requires 1+ years of civil CAD experience, on-site in Albuquerque, with a $50K–$75K recruiting salary range.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - CAD Manager / Senior Civil Designer - Tierra West LLC - JPC- 2510- source

New Job Order Alert

  • Client job title: CAD Manager / Senior Civil Designer
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM
  • On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
  • Experience: 1
  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Civil CAD Technician, Civil CAD Designer, Civil Drafter, AutoCAD Drafter, Civil 3D Technician, Site Design Technician, Land Development CAD Designer
  • # of hires needed: 1

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Salary$50,000–$75,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Attorneyunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Planningunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Land Developmentunmatched
  • License Managementunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Engineeringunmatched
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  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
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