Civil CAD Designer (Civil Computer-Aided Design Designer)
Watertown, SDJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Aason Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Civil CAD Technician to turn engineering concepts, sketches, and field data into construction documents for land development, transportation, and utility projects. The role creates plans and designs, incorporates survey and GIS data, applies company standards and local codes, and revises drawings in collaboration with engineers.
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Aason Engineering Co Inc is a civil engineering firm located in Watertown, South Dakota. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Civil CAD Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will transform engineering concepts, sketches, and field data into comprehensive construction documents for land development, transportation, and utility projects. Key Responsibilities - Create Technical Drawings: Draft detailed construction plans, site layouts, cross sections, boundary surveys, plats, and prepare conceptual and preliminary designs using AutoCAD/Civil 3D. - Incorporate Field Data: Review and integrate topographical survey data, GIS layers, and architectural blueprints into working project files. - Ensure Standards Compliance: Maintain and apply company standards, layer management, and local regulatory building codes across all drawings. - Collaborate and Revise: Modify existing engineering drawings, client feedback, and structural recalculations provided by engineers. Required Qualifications - Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related technical field. A dedicated post-secondary drafting certificate combined with relevant experience will also be considered. - Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D - Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team - Strong communication skills and attention to detail
How this job compares
Set against the 447 open Drafting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$68–104K/yr179 salary ranges
- US median$26–35/hr84 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 447 open Drafting jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Drafting postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 8 years (323 postings).
- Education
- 14 of the 447 open Drafting jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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