Position Summary:
This position assists and standardizes CAD and modeling workflows across renewable energy construction projects. This role is responsible for managing drawing production, survey data integration, and 3D modeling deliverables that support estimating, construction, machine control, and as-built documentation. CAD Tech must have a strong background in Civil 3D, survey data workflows, and construction modeling, and develop efficient systems that ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalability across multiple projects.
Job Description:
- Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide CAD standards, templates, and best practices
- Standardize workflows for survey data, surfaces, alignments, and construction modeling
- Ensure consistency across all drawings, models, and deliverables
- Create and maintain layer standards, naming conventions, and file structures
- Development of 3D grading surfaces and construction deliverables
- Support machine control modeling workflows (Topcon, Trimble, etc.)
- Review and approve CAD files for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
- Ensure models align with survey control, coordinate systems, and project benchmarks
- Manage integration of field survey data (GNSS, drone, LiDAR) into CAD environments
- Ensure proper handling of coordinate systems, datums, and units (U.S. ft vs International ft)
- Validate incoming data from survey teams and third-party engineers
- Support localization workflows and ensure field-to-finish accuracy
- Production of as-built drawings, surfaces, and reports
- Ensure deliverables meet client, engineering, and internal quality standards
- Coordinate with field teams to verify accuracy of installed work vs modeled data
- Provide training on Civil 3D, Carlson, and modeling workflows
- Act as the go-to resource for troubleshooting CAD and modeling issues
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers
- Review plans and specifications to identify design issues, conflicts, or gaps
- Support estimating with quantities, takeoffs, and constructability reviews
- Assist with change orders by validating quantities and model impacts
- Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
- Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Detail Oriented – Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Training – Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
- Multi-task -The ability to work on several different tasks simultaneously.
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Be on time for meetings and meet deadlines
- Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
- Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Participate in all aspects of safety. Complete vehicle inspections timely.
- Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Document, Document, Document
- Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
- Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be credible in the workplace. Have no tolerance for distrust and theft
- Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Ability to ask when you don’t know.
- Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Must have a system in place to track all open items and not let things slip through the cracks
- Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions. Lead by example – be the first one to work and the last one to leave
- Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations. Must meet deadlines consistently, with the ability to prioritize
- Project Management – Ability to organize and support the project management team. Track and confirm production quantities for the Project Team
- Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Conflict Resolution – Ability to work with customers to discuss out-of-scope activities, ineffective designs, quantity discrepancies, and negotiate a successful resolution for the company.
- Flexibility – Ability to travel the United States to oversee projects and customer relationships (travel 25% of the time).
Experience Required:
- Civil CAD Design and Modeling (5+ years)
- Leadership or Senior CAD role (3+ years)
- Survey Data Processing & Surface Development
- Supporting Machine Control Models
Preferred:
- Solar or Renewable Energy Construction Projects
- Topcon | Trimble Workflows
- Drone Photogrammetry & LiDAR Date Integration
- As-Built Development and QA/QC Processes
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field: Preferred
Computer/General Skills:
- Proficient with Autodesk Civil 3D, Carlson Software (preference in construction workflows)
Certifications & Licenses:
- Safety certifications required by client
Other Requirements:
- Strong understanding of Coordinate Systems, Datums, and Geoid Models.
- Field-to-finish survey workflows
- Earthwork and Grading Principles
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Cancer, Accident, Telemedicine, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, Vacation, Holiday and Sick leave.
Castle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
