About Parametrix
Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.
Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a CAD Technician to join our Greater Washington Community Building team. In this role, you will develop engineering plans, drawings, and construction documents for site development projects that help shape vibrant, functional communities. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and may support projects and teams throughout the Greater Washington region.
Your Role on the Team:
- Develop CAD plans, details, and layouts for a variety of civil site development projects.
- Prepare and revise plan sheets for grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and other site improvements.
- Translate engineering direction, design information, calculations, sketches, and redlines into clear and accurate drawings.
- Use programs such as Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and InRoads to create and maintain project drawings.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other disciplines to support drawing reviews, incorporate feedback, and maintain quality and consistency.
- Assist with organizing drawing sets, maintaining drafting standards, and supporting project deliverables.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Associate degree in engineering technology, civil engineering, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of CAD design or drafting experience, preferably supporting civil site development projects.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following programs: Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or InRoads. Versatility across multiple platforms is highly valued.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit is preferred but not required.
- Experience preparing plans for grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, or other site improvements.
- Ability to interpret engineering markups and technical information and translate them into accurate, well-organized drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and an interest in continuing to learn and grow professionally.
Why Join Parametrix?
Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.
Our Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Bonding Leave
Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/
Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.
Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.
Our Commitment to You
Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
