CAD Designer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer SolidWorks CAD Update & Documentation (Beta Reconciliation) About RKS RKS is a 40-year industrial design and product development firm bringing complex ...
Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer SolidWorks CAD Update & Documentation (Beta Reconciliation) About RKS RKS is a 40-year industrial design and product development firm bringing complex ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$30/hr
A-Plus Contracting Inc. is looking for a talented Cabinet Vision / CAD Designer to join our growing team in Anaheim, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to bring creative and technical skills ...
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Anaheim, CA · On-site
$30/hr
A-Plus Contracting Inc. is looking for a talented Cabinet Vision / CAD Designer to join our growing team in Anaheim, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to bring creative and technical skills ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$30/hr
A-Plus Contracting Inc. is looking for a talented Cabinet Vision / CAD Designer to join our growing team in Anaheim, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to bring creative and technical skills ...
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Anaheim, CA · On-site
$30/hr
A-Plus Contracting Inc. is looking for a talented Cabinet Vision / CAD Designer to join our growing team in Anaheim, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to bring creative and technical skills ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$111K - $118K/yr
The Senior CAD Designer is responsible for creating construction and/or manufacturing design drawing sets, complete preparation and setup of new project job files, complete drafting of electrical ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$111K - $118K/yr
The Senior CAD Designer is responsible for creating construction and/or manufacturing design drawing sets, complete preparation and setup of new project job files, complete drafting of electrical ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$30/hr
A-Plus Contracting Inc. is looking for a talented Cabinet Vision / CAD Designer to join our growing team in Anaheim, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to bring creative and technical skills ...
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Anaheim, CA · On-site
$30/hr
A-Plus Contracting Inc. is looking for a talented Cabinet Vision / CAD Designer to join our growing team in Anaheim, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to bring creative and technical skills ...
$27.50 - $37.75/hr
Purpose The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project ...
$27.50 - $37.75/hr
Purpose The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$27.50 - $37.75/hr
Purpose The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$27.50 - $37.75/hr
Purpose The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role supports project ...
Whittier, CA · On-site
Manage and mentor a team of CAD designers, setting priorities and reviewing output for quality and consistency * Oversee CAD production for C&I solar projects from concept through permit-ready ...
Whittier, CA · On-site
Manage and mentor a team of CAD designers, setting priorities and reviewing output for quality and consistency * Oversee CAD production for C&I solar projects from concept through permit-ready ...
Oxnard, CA · On-site
Description TFX is looking for a highly skilled CAD designer/engineer to join our team. This role is for someone who is truly strong in CAD-not just basic part modeling, but advanced surface modeling ...
Oxnard, CA · On-site
Description TFX is looking for a highly skilled CAD designer/engineer to join our team. This role is for someone who is truly strong in CAD-not just basic part modeling, but advanced surface modeling ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$111K - $118K/yr
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate concepts, sketches, and design briefs into detailed CAD models and drawings. * Provide support to the product development ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$111K - $118K/yr
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate concepts, sketches, and design briefs into detailed CAD models and drawings. * Provide support to the product development ...
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$90K/yr
TFX is looking for a highly skilled CAD designer/engineer to join our team. This role is for someone who is truly strong in CAD--not just basic part modeling, but advanced surface modeling, complex ...
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Oxnard, CA · On-site
$90K/yr
TFX is looking for a highly skilled CAD designer/engineer to join our team. This role is for someone who is truly strong in CAD--not just basic part modeling, but advanced surface modeling, complex ...
$22.25 - $30/hr
CAD Drafter Aeronot Design is an architecture firm specializing in imaginative, custom buildings ... Day-to-day tasks include interpreting sketches and specifications from architects and designers ...
$22.25 - $30/hr
CAD Drafter Aeronot Design is an architecture firm specializing in imaginative, custom buildings ... Day-to-day tasks include interpreting sketches and specifications from architects and designers ...
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed engineering drawings and contribute to ...
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed engineering drawings and contribute to ...
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
$40K - $64K/yr
Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to work along-side experienced professionals who are ready to help you ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$70K - $105K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed engineering drawings and contribute to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$70K - $105K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed engineering drawings and contribute to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$70K - $105K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed engineering drawings and contribute to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$70K - $105K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our growing team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create detailed engineering drawings and contribute to ...
$15.89 - $18.27
3% of jobs
$18.27 - $20.64
5% of jobs
$20.64 - $23.01
6% of jobs
$23.01 - $25.38
9% of jobs
$25.68 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$25.38 - $27.76
11% of jobs
$27.76 - $30.13
15% of jobs
The median wage is $30.22 / hr.
$30.13 - $32.50
14% of jobs
$34.63 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$32.50 - $34.87
13% of jobs
$34.87 - $37.25
11% of jobs
$37.25 - $39.62
10% of jobs
$39.62 - $41.99
3% of jobs
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As an entry-level CAD designer, you perform many of the same duties and responsibilities as CAD designers with more experience, but you learn some duties during on-the-job training. As an entry-level CAD designer, you apply computer-aided drafting skills while learning more about drafting tools like NX, Inventor, and Solidworks. You prepare figures and construction drawings and take blueprints from engineers to reformat them digitally using CAD software. You are also in charge of inspecting designs to make sure that they meet safety specifications. If you notice errors in the design that may compromise quality or safety, you need to make appropriate changes.
| Aspect | Entry Level Cad Designer | Junior CAD Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree or technical certification in CAD or drafting | High school diploma; technical training often preferred |
| Work Environment | Design offices, engineering firms, architecture firms | Construction sites, engineering firms, architectural offices |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Commonly used in architecture, engineering, product design | Used in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure projects |
Both roles involve CAD software use, but Entry Level Cad Designers focus more on creating detailed designs and drawings, while Junior CAD Technicians often assist with drafting and technical support. The roles are similar in industry and credentials but differ slightly in responsibilities and work settings.
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At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
National security and international affairs and it services
10,000+ Employees
Falls Church, VA, US