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CADD Specialist

Luster National
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
10 days ago
Department
East Region
Salary
$80k-$135k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Associate degree in drafting and design technology, computer-aided design, civil engineering technology, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of CADD experience for large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects
  • Experience developing and checking heavy civil plan sets against a defined set of CADD standards
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, topographic surveys, and technical specifications
  • Working knowledge of drawing revision control, file naming, and submittal or transmittal tracking
  • Proficiency with industry standard CADD, modeling, common data environment, and drawing review software (e.g., Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads, ProjectWise, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat)
Nice to have
  • Bachelor’s degree in drafting and design technology, computer-aided design, civil engineering technology, or construction management
  • Active professional certifications such as Autodesk Certified Professional credentials, Bentley certifications, and/or CDT (CSI)
  • Experience supporting owner’s representative, program management, or construction management assignments on transportation, transit, aviation, or water infrastructure programs
  • Experience serving as the lead CADD resource on a package exceeding $100M in construction value
  • Experience developing right of way, staging, or utility conflict exhibits used in owner decisions, change evaluation, or claim documentation
What the job really is

The CADD Specialist role involves supporting large heavy civil infrastructure projects by reviewing and developing CADD drawings, ensuring compliance with project standards, and maintaining controlled drawing sets. Responsibilities include verifying submissions, managing drawing revisions, and coordinating files across different design teams. This position is for future roles, allowing candidates to join a talent pool for upcoming opportunities.

Benefits
  • Unlimited flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
  • Long-term disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • This posting is for future roles, meaning there may not be an immediate job available.
  • The role involves various skill levels, which may affect the complexity of tasks assigned based on experience.
  • The salary range is broad, indicating potential variability based on individual qualifications and experience.
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