CAD Technician

As a CAD Technician at CDR Maguire Engineering, your primary responsibility will be to assist in creating detailed engineering designs and drawings using CAD software. You'll work closely with the transportation engineering staff, collaborating on projects for PennDOT and other agencies. Your tasks may include preparing layout plans, conducting design revisions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

To apply for the CAD Technician position at CDR Maguire Engineering, a high school diploma or GED is required, along with relevant technical training or experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Microstation. Additionally, experience with Bentley software or highway design will be beneficial. A passion for learning, strong organizational skills, and teamwork capability will also make you a great fit.

While experience with AutoDesk is not mandatory for the CAD Technician role at CDR Maguire Engineering, it is definitely a plus. We value candidates who are adaptable and willing to learn, so if you have a strong background in other CAD software, we encourage you to apply!

A CAD Technician at CDR Maguire Engineering can expect a professional and supportive work environment. Our office promotes collaboration and flexibility, offering hybrid work hours to help you maintain a balanced lifestyle. You'll be joining a team of talented individuals who are passionate about transportation engineering.

CDR Maguire Engineering offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development resources. We believe in supporting our employees and their families, providing flexibility to meet individual needs, and ensuring overall well-being.

When answering this question, focus on the specific CAD software you've used in your previous roles, particularly AutoCAD, Microstation, or Bentley, given CDR Maguire Engineering's requirements. Be prepared to discuss projects where you've applied these tools and how you've contributed to the team.

In your response, highlight your attention to detail and organizational skills. Discuss methods you use to double-check your work, such as peer reviews, or utilizing design standards and software validation tools, ensuring that your CAD designs are both accurate and high-quality.

Share a specific example of a project where teamwork was essential. Discuss your role, how you communicated with team members, and the outcome of the project – emphasizing collaboration and any CAD-related tasks you completed.

Reflect on a specific challenge, such as software bugs or complex project requirements. Describe your problem-solving process, whether it involved seeking help from colleagues, conducting research, or using alternative tools, and how this helped you advance your skills.

Share your enthusiasm for transportation engineering and how it aligns with your career goals. Emphasize CDR Maguire Engineering’s reputation, culture, and their focus on project diversity that excites you about the opportunity to contribute.

Discuss your time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks, setting milestones, or using project management tools. Show how you remain organized in meeting deadlines while maintaining quality work in your CAD projects.

If you have specific highway design experience, describe a project in which you utilized CAD for highway design. Discuss your role, tools used, and how you addressed challenges in the design process. If not, express your willingness to learn and your eagerness to engage in highway design projects.

Mention any relevant resources you use, such as industry blogs, online courses, or professional organizations. Explain how staying current with CAD advancements enhances your skills and adds value to your role as a CAD Technician at CDR Maguire Engineering.

Tell a story about a moment when you had to learn a new tool or software quickly. Highlight your adaptability, your approach to learning, and any strategies you employed to become proficient enough to contribute effectively to your team.

Highlight skills such as technical proficiency with CAD software, attention to detail, organizational abilities, communication skills, and teamwork. Explain why these skills are crucial not just for your success but also for contributing to projects effectively at CDR Maguire Engineering.