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CAD Designer

Apex Companies
Providence, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026 CLOSED ON 6/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at Apex Companies?

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, infrastructure, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. We are seeking a talented CAD Designer to support our engineering teams in the Northeast.  The selected candidate will provide support on projects and will be responsible for performing drafting duties for projects with varying degrees of complexity.   

This is a hybrid position and can be located in any of our Greater Boston area offices.  

Your Responsibilities As a CAD Designer

  • Drafting & Modeling: Create, update, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D drawings using Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, or similar design software. 
  • Project Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and project managers to interpret project requirements and translate them into accurate design documents. 
  • Quality Control: Ensure that all drawings and models comply with industry standards, municipal specifications, and regulatory requirements. 
  • Documentation & File Management: Maintain organized project files, revise drawings as needed and assist in preparing documentation packages for client and regulatory approvals. 
  • Technical Support: Assist with data collection, field measurements, and design modifications to ensure design accuracy and consistency. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with new drafting technologies, software updates, and industry best practices to enhance efficiency and quality. 

What We're Looking For

  • Associate’s degree (A.S.) in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 2 years of relevant drafting/design experience required.
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, or similar 3D modeling and drafting software. 
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate drawings. 
  • Experience with municipal infrastructure projects (e.g., water/wastewater, site utilities, structural layouts) preferred. 

Why You'll Love Working For Us

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000 employee national firm with 70 locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: CAD/GIS Technician

Req ID: 11597

Hourly Expected Pay Range: $29.81 USD - $40.87 USD

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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