Associate Computer Aided Design Designer Jobs in Kentucky

Job Overview

We are seeking a Civil / Geotechnical CAD Drafter to support our growing civil and geotechnical engineering team. This position will focus on preparing construction drawings, design exhibits, details, figures, and plan sets for a variety of civil infrastructure, geotechnical, foundation, earth retention, and construction support projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working closely with engineers and project managers to convert design concepts, field information, sketches, and markups into clear, accurate, and professional drawings.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare civil and geotechnical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.

· Ability to prepare civil and geotechnical drawings using Microstation OpenRoads, or willingness to learn.

· Develop plan views, profiles, sections, details, notes, schedules, and construction drawings from engineer sketches, calculations, redlines, survey information, and field data.

· Support preparation of drawings for site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control, foundations, retaining walls, earth retention systems, underpinning, micropiles, helical piles, soil nails, and other specialty geotechnical systems.

· Prepare figures and exhibits for proposals, design memoranda, geotechnical reports, construction submittals, and permit applications.

· Assist with quantity take-offs and drawing-based measurements.

· Revise drawings based on engineer comments, client comments, agency comments, and field changes.

· Maintain drawing files, references, templates, blocks, layers, and project documentation in accordance with company standards.

· Review drawings for consistency, accuracy, completeness, spelling, dimensions, scales, references, and general constructability.

· Assist with organizing plan sets and preparing drawings for internal review, client submittal, permitting, and construction use.

· Communicate questions or conflicts in project information to the appropriate engineer or project manager.

Required Qualifications

· Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or certificate in Drafting & Design, Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.

· 2+ years of drafting or civil design experience.

· Proficiency with AutoCAD.

· Basic understanding of civil construction drawings, plan preparation, dimensions, scales, and drafting standards.

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, sketches, redlines, survey information, and technical documents.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

· Strong organizational and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Civil 3D.

· Experience preparing civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, site development, or utility drawings.

· Familiarity with grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities, retaining walls, foundations, earth retention, or specialty geotechnical construction.

· Experience with MicroStation, GIS, Revit, Bluebeam, or other design/documentation software.

· Familiarity with DOT, municipal, or agency drafting standards.

· Experience preparing construction details, cross sections, profiles, and plan sheets.

Key Competencies

· Detail-oriented with strong drafting accuracy.

· Ability to follow CAD standards and maintain organized drawing files.

· Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions when information is unclear.

· Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

· Professional communication with engineers, project managers, and team members.

· Interest in learning civil and geotechnical design practices.

Job Type

Full-time

This position is preferably based in our Lexington, Kentucky office, with regular in-person collaboration expected. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates based on experience, location, and project needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a 30‐day + 1st of the month eligibility period

Telehealth and virtual primary care access

Simple IRA(retirement plan) with employer match up to 3%

Tenure‐based PTO program

Standard paid holidays

Company paid life insurance Employee assistance program Relocation assistance

Compensation Package

Hourly or salaried options are available

Bonus opportunities

GeoSpecialties is a rapidly growing geotechnical engineering and specialty construction company serving transportation agencies, utilities, railroads, contractors, and private owners throughout the eastern United States.

Our projects include deep foundations, drilling, grouting, slope stabilization, retaining walls, ground improvement, and other specialty geotechnical construction services.