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CADD Technician

Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, El Paso
Aug 06, 2025
What You Will Do:

GFT Infrastructure is seeking a CADD Technician to join our Roadway Team in El Paso, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our El Paso, Texas office.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Seeking CADD Designer with 2 or more years of experience for our El Paso, TX office. This position will assist in the planning, design, and production of transportation projects, working as part of a design team under the direct supervision of a PE and Senior Designer. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has experience in roadway, drainage design, utility layout and site grading using MicroStation platform.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Working independently to create base maps, drawings and designs for land development projects, including drawing setup for preliminary and construction plan sets, including sheet layout, setup of both model space and paper space, manage xrefs, incorporate redlines and design provided by the Project Manager.
  • Creating preliminary and construction plan sets, including horizontal control, grading and drainage, erosion control plans, utility and roadway profiles and cross-sections, topographic maps and design details and notes.
  • Investigating field conditions and reading and comprehending design drawings, construction specifications, codes and regulations, and technical information to develop drawings.
  • Adhering to project deadlines and keeping supervising staff informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments.
  • Executing and adhering to QA/QC requirements.
  • Reproducing drawing and document packages to fulfill contractual obligations.
  • Maintaining technical knowledge regarding computers, software, and design techniques.
  • Learning and adapting to new programs and adjust to changes in product and client demands.
  • Effectively communicate with others via telephone, in written form, by e-mail, or in person complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders.
  • Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.
  • Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills.
  • Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important.
Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

  • 2+ years of working experience in the Civil Engineering industry, Transportation, Land Development, and/or Public Works preferred.
  • Certification or technical degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation is Required.
  • Knowledge of municipal and state design standards and codes.
  • Knowledge of the terminology, techniques and practices used in various types of construction relating to land development including the ability to develop, read, and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: El Paso, Texas
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:$60,000 - $75,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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