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CAD Technician - DHI Engineering

at D.R. Horton

📍 Tennessee-Knoxville Unknown Posted March 28, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience entry
Exp. Years Entry level
Education Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves providing design and drafting support for civil engineering projects related to underground utilities and pavement infrastructure, primarily using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

  • Perform routine drafting assignments
  • Utilize Civil 3D for construction drawings
  • Complete redline modifications
  • Produce topographical profiles and alignments
  • Prepare quantity take-offs

The technical environment includes Civil 3D and AutoCAD for drafting, with a focus on civil infrastructure design, topographical analysis, and earthwork calculations.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level CAD technician with an associate degree or equivalent, proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, with basic understanding of civil engineering support for residential and commercial projects.

Civil 3DAutoCADdrafting supportresidential land developmentcivil engineering support
experience with residential land developmentexperience with commercial site projectsAutoCAD certification
Civil 3DAutoCAD
Civil 3DAutoCADdrafting supporttopographical profilesalignmentscross sectionssurfacesearthwork volume calculationsgrading plansquantity take-offsresidential land developmentcivil engineeringconstruction drawingsredline modificationsengineering projects
Civil 3DAutoCADtopographical profilesalignmentscross sectionssurfacesearthwork volume calculationsgrading plansquantity take-offsCivil 3D programAutoCAD drafting
teamworkcommunicationattention to detailproblem-solvingthoroughnessprofessionalismethical conductsense of urgency

Required

Certification in CAD software

Preferred

AutoCAD certification
Industry Construction / Real Estate
Job Function Civil engineering drafting and design support
Role Subtype Systems Administrator
Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
CAD TechnicianCivil 3DAutoCADdrafting supporttopographical profilesalignmentscross sectionssurfacesearthwork volume calculationsgrading plansquantity take-offsresidential land developmentcivil engineeringconstruction drawingsredline modificationsengineering projectsdraftingearthwork calculations

Lack of Civil 3D or AutoCAD experience, No civil engineering support experience, No associate degree or equivalent

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