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CAD Technician III

Zachry Group
El Paso, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Nov 2025

About the role

Collects and inputs survey and engineering data into a CAD/CAM/CAE software database, and providing specific deliverables to construction and field survey teams in the form of GPS Machine Control Models, Surfaces, Linework and visual Documentation.

  • Assesses engineering requirements and translates into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software ensures drawings meet product design goals.
  • Advanced understanding and usage of CAD/CAM/CAE design and drafting software 
    platforms.
  • Oversees modeling and design duties that require site authorization or have legal precedence.
  • Reviews and provides feedback on work product(s) for subordinate CAD Technicians.
  • Lead technician in matters of design changes/updates.
  • Good collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Fully proficient in a range of technical processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of work assignments.
  • Completes a variety of atypical assignments.
  • Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
  • Works with a limited degree of supervision, with overnight focused only on complex new assignments.
  • Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED required; 
    Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting or survey preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of Computer Aided Design (CAD) support and/or experience required. 

Preferred:

Current or Former Zachry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will be based from an on-site office on construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on construction sites.  On construction sites noise levels will be moderate to high.  Job site will contain - light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms. 

Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, with more than 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information. 

 

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