CAD Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania
CAD Technician jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in manufacturing, civil engineering, architecture, and defense contracting, with demand at every level from entry-level drafters to senior design technicians. The busiest hiring markets are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Arconic, and WSP USA maintain significant operations. Mechanical and civil CAD specialties see the most consistent openings, followed by structural and architectural drafting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Here at Susquehanna Civil, we get it. We support the flexibility required for you to do your best work and live your best life. As a multi-service, women-owned civil engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, we embrace a hybrid work environment, a flexible and people-centered culture with a small-company feel. We work hard to maintain a strong benefits package to support our team members' overall happiness and well-being.
Working at Susquehanna Civil, you will have joined a growth and team-oriented group where your values of integrity, quality, care, and responsiveness will be highly regarded, as they are also our core values. We strive to live out our values and believe it is essential for maintaining an inclusive, highly collaborative, fun, yet respectful workplace.
As a small to mid-size company, we have the opportunity to provide you with a greater variety of hands-on experiences to be a more well-rounded professional. You are more than just a number to us, and we believe in empowering team members to contribute and support positive and healthy changes as a growing company.
When you join Susquehanna Civil, you will connect and collaborate with not just your immediate team members but also get to know all of us because of our team-oriented culture. We have monthly engagement activities and events to get together, and support giving back to our community and supporting our colleagues when they need it most through our Benevolence Fund. Does this type of work environment sound of interest to you? Feel free to connect with any of us to review the job opportunity below and send your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com.
Job Description
This position is for a CADD Technician within our Utilities Group. The CADD Technician plays an essential role in supporting PennDOT Utility Coordination projects. This position is responsible for preparing and updating utility maps, revising drawings, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and utility coordinators to resolve utility-related challenges on highway projects. The CADD Technician ensures all deliverables comply with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike standards and upholds the company's core values in a collaborative work setting.
Key Responsibilities
Below are the key responsibilities for this role:
- Develop and maintain CADD files for utility coordination projects, including 2D mapping and creating 3D utility models to support PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike requirements.
- Revise utility mapping based on survey results, utility provided plans & subsurface utility engineering results.
- Coordinate activities within PA One Call’s Coordinate PA application, accurately entering and communicating project information to stakeholders.
- Participate in utility field views and document meeting minutes for utility coordination meetings to support project communication.
- Prepare utility verification plans, conflict plans, and subsurface utility engineering recommendation plans.
- Identify conflicts between PennDOT projects and existing utilities.
- Draft real property interest documents and perform deed research to locate easement documents related to utility property interests.
Skills and Qualifications
Below are the skills, experience, and certifications required and preferred for this position:
- Education: Technical School Graduate or equivalent experience in civil engineering, surveying, or utility coordination.
- Professional License: Valid Driver’s License required; CADD certification preferred.
- Experience: Entry Level
- Ability to interpret spatial relationships between 2D and 3D objects.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills for working effectively with project managers, engineers, and utility coordinators.
- Capacity to work independently, manage time efficiently, and apply critical thinking to solve utility mapping and coordination challenges.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard office applications.
- Experience with MicroStation CAD, Inroads, Bentley ORD, or similar software used for utility coordination and mapping.
- Mathematical and analytical skills for interpreting survey and utility data.
- Competence in reading and interpreting maps, highway plans, and utility conflict plans, including drafting utilities provided by owners into project base mapping.
If you are interested in contributing to the development of safe and high-quality infrastructure and meet the qualifications above, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com.
Additional Information:
The rate of compensation offered for this full-time position will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Working conditions and physical demands for this role include the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, the ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and reading, the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, and sufficient manual skill for the operation of a PC keyboard and other standard office equipment.
With our steady backlog, it is a great time to join Susquehanna Civil! When you join our team, you’ll get more than just a job – it’s a home. People want to know you here – people care. You will have flexibility, high-value benefits, and the opportunity to gain greater, well-rounded professional experience with our firm.
Susquehanna Civil supports Equal Opportunity and can’t wait to watch your journey begin… it’s only starting. Here and now, by clicking send and sharing your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com.
Learn more at https://www.sqcivil.com.
Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Bentley Microstation or AutoCAD?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York, PA 17406
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The qualifications that appear most often in CAD technician jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one industry-specific application such as Revit or SolidWorks
- Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting, design technology, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Experience producing 2D drawings and 3D models to ANSI and industry standards
- Familiarity with GD&T principles and their application in manufacturing or construction environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple revision cycles accurately
CAD Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cad technician in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license specifically for cad technicians, so entry typically begins with an associate degree or technical certificate in drafting or engineering design technology from a Pennsylvania community college or technical school, such as those offered through the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education or community colleges like HACC or Community College of Allegheny County. Employers commonly prefer candidates who hold or are working toward a Certified Drafter credential from the American Design Drafting Association, which demonstrates competency recognized by Pennsylvania manufacturers and engineering firms.
Which companies hire cad technicians in Pennsylvania?
Companies currently hiring cad technicians in Pennsylvania include SAM Companies, Ccjm, and The EADS, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's deep manufacturing base and large defense and infrastructure contractors mean openings appear consistently across the state, not just in the major metros.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most cad technician jobs?
Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and York lead for cad technician openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia anchors the most listings, driven by architecture, civil engineering, and defense firms in the greater Delaware Valley corridor, while Pittsburgh's manufacturing and energy sectors fuel strong demand in the west, and Allentown benefits from Lehigh Valley's industrial and logistics base, which draws mechanical and structural drafting work.
Are there remote cad technician jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since cad technician work often involves coordination with on-site teams, physical models, and proprietary systems. About 50% of cad technician openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a market that favors in-office or hybrid arrangements. Tasks most likely to shift remote include 2D documentation updates, redlining revisions, and BIM coordination work on established project files.
How can I get hired as a cad technician in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree or drafting certificate at a Pennsylvania community college and then targeting junior drafter or design technician roles at mid-size manufacturing or civil engineering firms in the Philadelphia suburbs or Lehigh Valley. Large Pennsylvania employers in aerospace and infrastructure regularly take on co-op students and recent graduates for CAD support roles, and lateral moves from roles like print room technician, surveying field crew, or estimating assistant are recognized stepping stones. Building a portfolio of AutoCAD and Revit samples, even from coursework projects, gives candidates a clear edge in initial screenings.
Where can I find and apply to cad technician jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to cad technician jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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