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Early Career Transportation CADD Technician

Burgess & Niple · Columbus · United States

Mechanic / Technician

Posted: 8/18/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our growing transportation team and launch your career working alongside experienced professionals at an established civil engineering firm that values collaboration and employee development. As an Early Career Transportation CADD Technician, you'll support diverse transportation engineering projects while building your technical skills in a mentoring-focused environment. You'll produce detailed technical drawings and gain exposure to projects across multiple regions, all while receiving hands-on training from senior designers and engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to develop expertise in civil and transportation CADD drafting while contributing to infrastructure projects that serve communities nationwide.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with senior designers and engineers to support development and execution of transportation CADD drafting and design projects
  • Collaborate with engineers to support the development of detailed drawings for construction plans from engineering notes, sketches, markups and other reference materials 
  • Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings using CADD software under direction of senior designers and engineers
  • Ensure that all documentation meets client standards, project specifications, and regulatory standards
  • Provide valuable support on projects across various regions
  • Gain exposure to diverse transportation design standards and practices

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational school, associate degree, or certificate in CADD technology, drafting, civil engineering technology, or related field, preferred
  • 0 - 2 years of experience with civil CADD drafting
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite required; experience with a CADD platform a plus (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads)
  • Willingness to learn new CADD platforms as needed
  • Basic understanding of civil design concepts, especially in transportation
  • Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture 

 

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.

 

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here

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