Structural CAD Technician (Cold-Formed Light Gauge)

ADTEK Engineers Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing comprehensive civil engineering structural base building design and specialty engineering services.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality personalized engineering solutions through collaboration creativity and strong client relationships.

At ADTEK our people are our promise and the foundation of our continued success. We are seeking a Structural CAD Technician to join our cold-formed / light gauge steel department in Frederick MD. This position offers an opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing to a variety of structural design projects.

What Youll Do
Prepare and Coordinate Construction Documents

• Revise structural drawings based on engineer markups and redline comments.
• Set up project drawings and organize plan detail and section sheets.
• Coordinate plan references detail callouts and section numbering throughout drawing sets.
• Apply company drafting standards and utilize standard structural details for project documents.
• Assist with the production of complete contract documents for simple and moderately complex projects.

Develop Structural Details and Drawing Content

• Select and incorporate appropriate standard details for project requirements.
• Determine locations for sections and apply standard section details where appropriate.
• Create non-standard details and sections with guidance from engineers.
• Organize drawing content to ensure clarity consistency and constructability.

Support Quality and Project Delivery

• Review completed work for accuracy completeness and adherence to company standards.
• Incorporate review comments and lessons learned into future project work.
• Deliver assigned projects within established deadlines.
• Communicate workload concerns and scheduling needs with project leadership.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to support successful project completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Were Looking For
Were seeking a detail-oriented professional who is eager to learn contribute to a collaborative team environment and grow within a structural engineering practice.

Experience

• 1-3 years of CAD drafting experience in building design structural engineering architecture or a related field.
• General understanding of construction drawings and project documentation.
• Experience with structural drafting and cold-formed steel projects is a plus.

Education

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree or technical training in CAD drafting engineering technology or a related field preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Ability to interpret and prepare construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Whats In It For You
At ADTEK were committed to taking care of our people. As a full time team member youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well being and professional growth including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance options to support your overall well being.
• Financial Wellness & Retirement Support: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) disability insurance life and AD&D coverage a 401(k) plan with employer match and retirement counseling.
• WorkLife Balance: Generous paid time off paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• Professional Growth & Development: Continuing education opportunities support for professional licensure and memberships in industry societies.
• Additional Support Resources: Access to an Employee Assistance Program to help you and your family navigate personal or professional challenges.

Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $22-$27/per hour. A final compensation offer will be based on factors including an individuals skill set experience knowledge licensure and certifications.

* At this time ADTEK Engineers will not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.

Date Posted or Updated: 07/20/2026

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other ADTEK Engineers at 9990 Fairfax Boulevard Suite 300 Fairfax VA; or

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