Demo

CAD Technician III

Zachry Group
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Job Description

Collects and inputs survey and engineering data into a CAD/CAM/CAE software database, and providing specific deliverables to construction and field survey teams in the form of GPS Machine Control Models, Surfaces, Linework and visual Documentation.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assesses engineering requirements and translates into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software ensures drawings meet product design goals.
  • Advanced understanding and usage of CAD/CAM/CAE design and drafting software platforms.
  • Oversees modeling and design duties that require site authorization or have legal precedence.
  • Reviews and provides feedback on work product(s) for subordinate CAD Technicians.
  • Lead technician in matters of design changes/updates.
  • Good collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fully proficient in a range of technical processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of work assignments.
  • Completes a variety of atypical assignments.
  • Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
  • Works with a limited degree of supervision, with overnight focused only on complex new assignments.
  • Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting or survey preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of Computer Aided Design (CAD) support and/or experience required.


Preferred:

Current or Former Zachry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will be based from an on-site office on construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain - light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, with more than 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

Salary.com Estimation for CAD Technician III in San Antonio, TX
$65,819 to $79,000
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a CAD Technician III?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the CAD Technician III career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$68,853 - $87,891
Income Estimation: 
$80,855 - $100,659
Income Estimation: 
$68,853 - $87,891
Income Estimation: 
$80,855 - $100,659
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Zachry Group

  • Zachry Group Pascagoula, MS
  • Position Summary JOB DESCRIPTION A Fuel Truck Driver will support and execute the safe, quality, and efficient completion of various tasks related to indus... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Zachry Group North Stonington, CT
  • Responsibilities Gathers and documents application requirements Apply techniques of programming and data structuring to specific problems or requests Analy... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Zachry Group Roxboro, NC
  • Position Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The Cost Representative I&II represents a progressive career path within the Project Cost department. These roles are resp... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Zachry Group Kings Mountain, NC
  • Job Description Senior Piping Drafter Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other CAD Technician III jobs in the San Antonio, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Bowman Consulting San Antonio, TX
  • Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey CAD Technician III to join our team remotely. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for ... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Volkert, Inc. San Antonio, TX
  • Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Te... more
  • 19 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!