About the Role
D.A. Collins Family of Companies is seeking a reliable CAD Drafting Technician to join their dedicated team in Wilton, New York. This role offers an opportunity to grow your career in industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise 2D and 3D construction drawings using AutoCAD.
- Develop site plans, bridge layouts, utility details, erosion control plans, temporary works, and construction staging diagrams.
- Assist estimators and engineers in quantity takeoffs, plan interpretation, and means-and-methods drawings.
- Produce as-built drawings, logistics plans, and visual aids to support proposals and project execution.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date CAD files, templates, and drawing standards.
- Conduct occasional site visits to gather field data and verify dimensions.
- Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure drawing accuracy and real-world constructability.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of civil and structural construction drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret DOT standards, plans, and specifications.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- MicroStation
- 3D modeling tools
- Revit
- Navisworks
Location
- Wilton, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience in civil or heavy highway construction drafting
- Experience with structural steel detailing is a strong plus
- Familiarity with bridge construction, shoring, or temporary support designs
- Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Revit or Navisworks
Education Level
- Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field
- Equivalent hands-on experience
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000 - $75,000
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-funded retirement plan
- Company paid health, dental and vision insurance
About the Company
- The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
