Temp Computer Aided Design Jobs in Springfield, VA

At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next CAD Drafter!

Your work environment at EXP

We seek a talented CAD Drafter to join our growing Mid Atlantic Sector. 

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Prepares site sketches, traffic control plans, permit planning and DOT application for a portion or all of a utility construction project at a fast pace environment. Manages and gathers information, data, reports, field notes from work management systems & software.
• Utilize basic knowledge of utility piping systems & networks
• Works with dynamic design teams including senior traffic engineers, utility engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and structural engineers, at a fast and progressive environment
• Work may include generating drawings from scratch with minimal direction and oversight to revising drawings based on mark-ups from others under a EIT or PE supervision.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Familiar with all aspects of construction document preparation and capable of independently making design decisions and preparing the construction document package

What your experience looks like

• Minimum requirements include a College Diploma in Engineering Technology or Architecture and 1 years of practical drafting & engineering design experience.
• Basic Knowledge of Traffic Design, Traffic Control planning and MUTCD
• Basic knowledge and understanding of work management systems and associated software
• Very strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroStation knowledge
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design calculation documents
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a project team
• Ability to plan ones' own time and manage the time of others, as needed, demonstrates good time management skills
• Ability to problem solve, complete assigned tasks efficiently, and exercise sound engineering judgment
• Strong sense of urgency and self- initiative to meet client deadlines

The pay range for this role is $20 to $35 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.