Cadd Technician

Job Title: CADD TechnicianJob Description

The CADD Technician will use advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D skills and strong civil engineering knowledge to independently transform survey data, engineering concepts, sketches, and design criteria into accurate, professional, and construction-ready civil engineering drawings and complete plan sets. This role is based in Panama City Beach, FL and focuses on the design and documentation of civil infrastructure, ensuring that drawings are coordinated, constructible, and compliant with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete civil engineering construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, producing accurate and professional plan sets suitable for permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Create and manage Civil 3D objects including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, assemblies, feature lines, grading objects, pipe networks, and pressure networks.
• Produce existing and proposed ground surfaces, grading plans, drainage layouts, utility plans, roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, typical sections, and construction details.
• Prepare plan and profile sheets, cross sections, typical sections, construction details, schedules, notes, legends, and comprehensive plan sets in accordance with project standards.
• Process and incorporate survey data, points, field information, GIS data, aerial imagery, and existing-condition information into design models and drawings.
• Perform earthwork and quantity calculations, surface analysis, volume comparisons, and material takeoffs to support design decisions and cost estimates.
• Utilize Civil 3D data shortcuts, styles, label styles, templates, Sheet Set Manager, and automated plan-production tools to streamline drafting workflows and maintain consistency.
• Prepare accurate PDFs and other digital project deliverables for permitting agencies, bidding processes, construction teams, and client review.
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to established company CADD standards and quality-control procedures.
• Work closely with professional engineers, project managers, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, and other design professionals to support coordinated project delivery.
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, specifications, calculations, survey information, and field data, translating them into precise CADD drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate civil drawings with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, and other disciplines to ensure consistency and resolve conflicts.
• Assist engineers with design development, technical exhibits, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, permitting documents, and design revisions.
• Incorporate review comments, permitting agency requirements, field changes, and construction revisions into updated drawings and plan sets.
• Prepare redlines, record drawings, and as-built documentation as required at various project stages.
• Identify drawing conflicts, inconsistencies, and potential constructability issues and communicate them proactively to the project team.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of professional civil engineering CADD and design experience, preferably with a civil engineering consultant, contractor, municipality, or design-build organization.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including demonstrated experience using the software for civil engineering design and construction-document production.
• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure design, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, profiles, sections, and civil construction documents.
• Ability to independently develop complete, accurate, and professional plan sets with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, surveys, calculations, and construction documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong quality-control skills when preparing and reviewing drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain orderly project files and adhere to drafting standards.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with engineers, project managers, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, and other design professionals.
• Solid time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in computer-aided drafting (CAD) design is preferred.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Background in stormwater, drainage, water, sanitary sewer, lift stations, and wastewater systems.
• Experience with roadway, bridge, parking, sidewalk, and transportation-related projects.
• Exposure to aviation and airfield design projects.
• Familiarity with GIS data and aerial imagery integration into civil design workflows.
• Comfort using Sheet Set Manager and automated plan-production tools to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in Panama City Beach, FL, working with modern computer-aided design tools and software, primarily AutoCAD Civil 3D and related CADD technologies. The CADD Technician collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, surveyors, contractors, and inspectors, in a setting that emphasizes accuracy, coordination, and constructability. Work typically involves standard business hours, with the need to manage multiple projects and deadlines. The culture values organized project documentation, adherence to established CADD standards, and clear communication across disciplines to deliver high-quality civil engineering drawings and construction documents.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pensacola, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

BENEFITS: Group Health Insurance: BCBS of AL Dental and Vision Insurance: Florida Combined Life & Blue Vision (Davis) HRA: Pre-tax savings account for Health expenses with generous employer contributions. FSA: Pre-tax savings account for Health, Dental, Vision, or Over the Counter Medical Items Employer paid Life and AD&D, STD & LTD: USAble Life Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance: USAble Life Employer paid Teladoc services: Talk to a Board-Certified Doctor 24/7 with no co-pay or fee Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, & Hospital Choice: Aflac-Work with amazing Aflac reps that help employees file claims 401(k): BDI matches 100% of the employees" contribution up to 4% Paid Time Off (PTO): 17.87 days your first year. Increases with tenure. 8 paid Holidays Flexible and Family First Workplace Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Opportunities Corporate Fitness & Wellness Program: Up to $45 gym membership reimbursement & Track your Miles award program Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Lucet offers services and resources i.e. Counseling, Legal & Financial, Work/Life and Coaching FUN at WORK: DHG is always putting on different employee engagement events throughout the year like DHG night at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos games and Pensacola Ice Flyers games, Mardi Gras Potluck, Escape Rooms, Company Beach Party, Crock Pot Cook-Off, Company Christmas Party and we can"t forget the Kid"s Christmas Party (Santa & the Grinch may make a visit each year!). Employee Appreciation & Recognition Program: Celebrate anniversaries and national employee group days Support local non-profits: Host fundraising events throughout the year as well as donation drives

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pensacola,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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