We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support our Urban Planning and Landscape Design teams. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with architects, urban planners, and landscape designers to produce high-quality technical drawings and full project documentation for residential, mixed-use, and public realm developments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Documentation
- Prepare comprehensive CAD and Revit drawings across all project stages, from preliminary to schematic and construction.
Develop schematic and detailed landscape documentation, including:
- Planting plans (trees, shrubs, groundcover)
- Planting schedules and plant lists
- Planter designs and construction details
- Hardscape plans (paving layouts, edging types, materials per architectural/landscape specifications)
- Hardscape and material schedule
- Pavement buildup and sublayer details
- Levels and Setout/dimension plans
- Outdoor furniture layouts and schedule plans
- Manage title blocks and drawing revisions periodically
- Produce detailed sections, elevations, and construction details as required.
- Assist in preparing full coordinated drawing packages aligned with architectural and landscape design intent.
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work closely with architects, urban planners, and landscape designers to translate design intent into technical documentation.
- Coordinate drawing updates based on design revisions, consultant inputs, and site requirements.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with relevant standards and project guidelines.
Requirements
Skills and Experience
- 4 years' experience in a similar role.
- Prior experience as a CAD Technician in architecture, landscape design, or urban planning and design is preferred.
- Experience with residential, mixed-use, or public realm projects is an advantage.
- Sample document set is required prior to scheduling and interview.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (mandatory).
- Strong understanding of landscape architectural drawings and construction detailing.
- Ability to produce clear, precise, and well-organized drawing sets.
- Familiarity with urban design and public realm design principles is an advantage.
- Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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