Engineering

Civil CAD Draftsman

Contract

Strategic Staffing Solutions

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title: Civil CAD Draftsman
Location: Detroit, MI (On-site)
Role Type: W2 contract engagement
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Civil survey CAD Drafter to support capital construction projects. This role involves conducting field visits and updating CAD drawings to reflect current site conditions. The position requires working with mechanical & civil CAD drawings at industrial natural gas facilities across Michigan.

Key Accountabilities

  • Use company approved CAD software to create and edit 2D & 3D CAD drawings
  • Ensure compliance with company filing systems, CAD & drafting standards
  • Participate in project meetings when required
  • Conduct independent and/or group site visits for field measurements / project investigations across the state of Michigan.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on all drafting drawings
  • Work closely with surveyors to translate field data into accurate CAD drawings.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software
  • Experience with topographical mapping, site plans, and land survey
  • Understanding of grading, drainage, environmental permitting drawings.
  • Minimum of 3 years of mechanical process piping experience including welded, flanged, and threaded piping assemblies
  • Proficient in plan & section views, details and material lists
  • Familiarity with GIS software (preferred but not always required
  • Experience with 3D modeling software (preferred but not required)
  • Proficient with Recap Pro point cloud software (preferred but not required)

Other Requirements

  • Proficiency of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Michigan residency required
  • Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to interpret and/or prepare field sketches and photographs.
  • Knowledge of the use of reference files, raster images and block libraries within CAD software.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process

Job ID: JOB-241673
Publish Date: 21 May 2025

Tagged as: Civil CAD Draftsman