CADD Technician​/Technical Graphics Technician

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Requisition Number: CADDT
001421

• Posted :
  January 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Providence, RI 02909, USA

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking a CADD Technician to support our growing engineering practice with conceptual and final design drawings. This position resides within our technical graphics team, which supports all project types. Typical projects include: environmental site investigations, civil-site design, sub-surface profiles, and field survey data management and reduction. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated individual with a strong work ethic that possesses an ability to synthesize an assortment of data types collected by various methods and craft a technical drawing geared to an end-user, communicate with a team of diverse engineers and scientists, adhere to project deadlines, and demonstrates attention to detail.

• Preparing complete technical drawings from marked-up plans and/or verbal instruction within a project team; this may include basic cartographic maps or detailed environmental, civil, or geotechnical engineering plans.
• Organize and manage project data to GZA company standards and best practices.
• Performing technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers, staff engineers, and other project staff.
• Performing fieldwork on an as-needed basis.
• GZA emphasizes aOne Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.

• Associate’s degree, completed or in-progress, in Engineering Design or Mechanical and Computer Drafting, Technical/Vocational certification, or equivalent training.
• Preferred 2+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, experience in Civil 3D is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of ArcGIS basics is preferred, but not a requirement.
• Professional attitude and self-motivation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction, work independently or in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• Solid understanding of trigonometry and geometry.

The hourly rate for this position may range between $28.85 and $34.62. The salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from experts in the industry.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. is an Affluent/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

Associate of Science or better in Computer Aided Design/Architectural Drafting.

Associate of Science or better in Mechanical Drafting.

Certificate Program or better in Computer Aided Design/Architectural Drafting.

Certificate Program or better in Mechanical Drafting.

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