Senior CAD Technician - Civil 3D

Senior CAD Technician - Civil 3D Kennedy Jenks Consultants tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, California, Irvine May 13, 2026 KJ is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supporting municipal and industrial clients. In this role, you'll apply your modeling and drafting expertise across water, wastewater, recycled water, and utility infrastructure projects, contributing to both conveyance and process-related designs.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop technical drawings and construction plans using CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) Perform advanced drafting and design tasks under general direction, ensuring alignment with company, client, and industry standards Coordinate across disciplines on mid- to large-scale, complex projects to support delivery of quality construction documents within scope, schedule, and budget Communicate effectively with supervisors, senior designers, and engineers on task execution and progress Identify design conflicts and proactively collaborate with project managers and engineers to resolve them Serve as a CAD Lead on small- to mid-sized projects

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience producing structural drawings (or a combination of structural and architectural) Associate's degree is a plus. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required. Proficiency in Revit, ProjectWise, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office; MicroStation and OpenPlant a plus Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings Effective communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach to teamwork Adaptable to evolving project needs and delivery methods Strong writing, editing, and research skills Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential. Hourly pay ratefor this position isanticipatedto be $40 to $60 and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certificationsand geographic location.

Benefits summary:

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.