CADD Specialist
Quick Summary
Note: We are seeking candidates of various skill levels, and the following responsibilities represent the core of these roles. Scope and complexity increase with experience level.
About the Role
~1 min readWe’re seeking Computer-aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Specialists of various skill levels to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. We hire across roadway and bridge plan sets, rail and bus transit drawings, airfield and terminal packages, and water and wastewater conveyance drawings, so we are looking for real depth in heavy civil plan production rather than every discipline at once. You’ll verify submissions against project CADD standards, keep controlled drawing sets current and defensible, and build the exhibits and figures staff need to make and document decisions.
This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- →Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- →Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- →Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Requirements
~2 min read- 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, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, and details, 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.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- 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.
- Working knowledge of state DOT or comparable agency plan production and drafting requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
What We Offer
~3 min readExpected Salary: $80k-$135k/year ($38-$65/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level and years of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 10, 2026
- First seen
- September 10, 2026
- Last seen
- September 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 60%
- Scored at
- September 10, 2026
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