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CAD Technician

RaganSmith
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2025 CLOSED ON 1/22/2026

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Job Description

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full time CAD Technician specializing in civil engineering based in either our Nashville, Franklin, or Murfreesboro office. This position is responsible for providing CAD support for residential and commercial engineers, serving as a key member of the team in the design and preparation of construction plans. The CAD Technician for civil engineering will also collaborate internally with other CAD technicians, civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in the development of public, private, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

  • Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed drawings of residential projects
  • Ability to multi-task, work on multiple projects, and maintain organization
  • Collaborate with residential commercial engineers and project managers to meet deadlines
  • Assure all requirements are met on project documents
  • Additional related duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience preparing civil site plans
  • Ability to work with deadlines in a team environment
  • Strength in multi-department coordination
  • Proficient written and verbal communication related to projects
  • Associate Degree in CAD Drafting, CAD Certification, or similar education preferred
  • Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • 1-4 years of related work experience

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
  • Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
  • Annual salary review and bonus
  • Tuition and gym reimbursements
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Focus on work-life balance

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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