What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Civil Technician position at Guernsey Brand?
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- A culture that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth
- Opportunities to lead and contribute to game-changing projects
- An ownership mindset—our ESOP structure means your success is our success
- Competitive compensation & benefits
- Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
- A leadership team that listens and supports your ambitions
At Guernsey, we’re more than engineers, architects, and consultants—we’re changemakers with a shared purpose. We’re driven by curiosity, united by collaboration, and committed to building a better future—together. We’re redefining what it means to work in the AEC industry, blending innovation with integrity and giving every employee a real stake in the outcome. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your career has limitless potential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Prepare detailed drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or similar platforms)
- Create plan and profile sheets, cross sections, grading, utility layouts, and alignments for civil transportation projects
- Support engineering staff in the preparation of roadway, site, drainage, and utility design plans
- Review, interpret, and apply civil design standards and codes to drafting work
- Assist in quantity takeoffs and support development of cost estimates and specifications
- Coordinate and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other team members to ensure accuracy and consistency across plan sets
- Organize and maintain drawing files in accordance with project and company standards
- Provide mentorship and quality review for junior CAD technicians and drafters
What You Bring to the Team:
- 10 years of experience as a CAD Technician or Designer in civil engineering
- High proficiency in AutoCAD, including surfaces, alignments, corridors, grading, and pipe networks
- Strong understanding of civil and transportation engineering principles and plan preparation practices
- Experience producing plan sets for roadway, drainage, utility, and site development projects
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and within a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related field
- Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer a plus
- Familiarity with ODOT, municipal, or federal design standards
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and with external clients or agencies
Essential Physical Functions:
- Sit/stand at a desk or computer
- Walk, stoop, stand and move around job sites
- Travel and occasional site visits requiring stooping, standing, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Frequent communication via phone, video, or in-person meetings
- Ability to focus on digital and paper-based information for extended periods
- Some project-based travel may be required
Let’s Build the Future Together!
If you’re ready to make an impact, challenge the status quo, and grow with a forward-thinking, employee-owned company, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Guernsey is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.