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Dewberry

Designer/CADD Technician

Tallahassee, FL

Dewberry has an opportunity for a Designer/CADD Technician to join our Civil/Land Development Group in our Tallahassee, FL office and participate on the Civil Design team working with engineers ...

Dewberry

Designer/CADD Technician

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

Dewberry has an opportunity for a Designer/CADD Technician to join our Civil/Land Development Group in our Tallahassee, FL office and participate on the Civil Design team working with engineers ...

CACI International, Inc.

CADD Designer

Albuquerque, NM

$54K - $112K/yr

CADD Designer Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of ...

CACI International, Inc.

CADD Designer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$54K - $112K/yr

CADD Designer Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of ...

CACI International, Inc.

CADD Designer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$54K - $112K/yr

CADD Designer Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of ...

Burgess & Niple, Inc.

CADD Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings using CADD software under direction of senior designers and engineers * Collaborate with engineers to support the development of detailed drawings for ...

Metric Engineering

CADD Technician

Lake Mary, FL

... other designers. Day-to-Day: * Knowledge of highway engineering design and terminology ... Skilled in use of CADD for design plans preparation and to perform calculations. Skilled at using ...

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How much do designer cadd jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for designer cadd in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Designer CADD?

Designer CADD professionals are specialists who use Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software to create detailed technical drawings, plans, and blueprints for construction, manufacturing, engineering, or architectural projects. They interpret design concepts and transform them into precise visual representations that guide the building or production process. Designer CADD roles often involve collaborating with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant codes and standards.

How does a Designer CADD typically collaborate with engineers and architects during a project?

A Designer Cadd works closely with engineers and architects to translate conceptual designs and specifications into detailed technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Collaboration often involves attending project meetings, clarifying design requirements, and making adjustments based on feedback from the project team. Regular communication is key to ensuring that drawings are accurate, comply with industry standards, and reflect the latest project updates. This teamwork helps streamline the design process and ensures that all disciplines are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Designer CADD, and why are they important?

To excel as a Designer CADD, you need a strong background in drafting principles, technical drawing, and geometry, typically supported by an associate degree or certification in computer-aided design. Mastery of industry-standard CADD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit, along with familiarity with relevant industry standards, is essential. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication set top candidates apart in this field. These competencies ensure accuracy, efficiency, and clear collaboration in producing high-quality technical designs for engineering and architectural projects.

What is the difference between Designer Cadd vs Draftsman?

AspectDesigner CaddDraftsman
CredentialsTypically requires a diploma or degree in design or CAD technologyOften requires a diploma or certificate in drafting or CAD
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, architectural firms, engineering companiesArchitectural, engineering, or construction firms
ResponsibilitiesCreating detailed designs, conceptual layouts, and 3D modelsPreparing technical drawings, plans, and schematics based on designs

While both roles involve CAD skills, Designer Cadd focuses on creating conceptual and detailed designs, whereas Draftsman primarily prepares technical drawings from existing designs. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and focus within the design and drafting process.

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Infographic showing various Designer Cadd job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,148 per year, or $40 per hour.

Designer/CADD Technician

Dewberry

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Dewberry has an opportunity for a Designer/CADD Technician to join our Civil/Land Development Group in our Tallahassee, FL office and participate on the Civil Design team working with engineers, project managers, and other professionals. This position emphasizes design and plan set preparation of a residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. Work activities may include; grading, pipe networks, alignments, profiles, sections, and redline drafting for conceptual, preliminary, final design drawings and perform site inspections.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.


  • Provide drafting and design services by preparing and maintaining AutoCAD Civil 3D engineering drawings that compile to create a set of permitable plans.
  • Prepare designs from general instruction and preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics.
  • Prepare working drawings from conceptual plan, to PSP or Development Plan,  final engineering documents and construction record drawings. 
  • Coordinate with other team members including engineers, managers, administrative staff and construction staff members.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with emphasis in land development projects.
  • Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred to create surfaces, alignments and profiles but not required.
  • Willingness to assist with a wide range of project tasks and work with multiple project managers.
  • Strong interest in all phases of Civil Engineering including land development, utilities, water resources, and construction.
  • High attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.
  • Willingness to perform site inspection for construction projects within our client service area.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. 

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.


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