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CADD Specialist

Luster National
Location
California, USA
Posted
10 days ago
Department
West Region
Salary
$80k-$135k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Associate degree in drafting and design technology, computer-aided design, civil engineering technology, or construction management, 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 across more than one contract or design team
  • 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, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Associate or 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 producing and reviewing CADD drawings for highways, bridges, transit, and water/wastewater systems. Responsibilities include verifying compliance with CADD standards, maintaining drawing sets, developing exhibits, and coordinating files across different design teams. This position is for future openings and candidates will be added to a talent pool for upcoming needs.

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, not for a specific opportunity currently available.
  • Candidates will be placed in a talent pool and notified when a project need arises, which may lead to an uncertain timeline for employment.
  • The role requires a significant amount of experience in large-scale projects, which may not be suitable for entry-level candidates.
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