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CAD (Civil 3D) Technician - Pipelines

garverGreenville, SCMay 21st, 2026
CAD (Civil 3D) Technician - PipelinesAs part of the Water Design Center (WDC) in Greenville, South Carolina, the CAD (Civil 3D) Technician - Pipelines will be responsible for developing civil engineering designs in support of various water/wastewater pipeline projects for Garver's Water Business Line. Diversity in high-volume custom projects will allow this designer the opportunity to be hands-on with detailed design, collaborate with teams of designers and engineers and produce high-quality work in a rapidly growing business line.The Civil Technician will provide civil engineering technical and design support as required for a variety of projects related primarily to developing pipeline corridor design plans and profiles. Other projects may include pump stations, lift stations, tanks, vaults, and other ancillary structures associated with water and sewer infrastructure projects as well as other civil engineering related projects. The designer will be tasked with modeling, layout and profiling of piping networks and plans using gravity and pressure networks with Civil 3D. Other tasks may include other site/civil related design work as assigned. The civil technician will be responsible for coordination with other support discipline activities, other designers and engineers, quantity estimating, and quality assurance and control.Responsibilities may include but not limited to:Coordination of survey servicesDeveloping detailed plans and detailsQuality program compliance: ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization.Civil standards and tools development, procurement, and training Candidates must have the ability to perform the following routine functions:Accurately complete drawings based on markups and detailed directionOrganizing drawing structures and files based on company standardsAdhering to layering standards, line types, line widths, and plot stylesGenerating plan and profile drawings complete with station numberingUtilizing gravity and pressure pipe networksDeveloping cross sections, Calculating volume and plan quantitiesReading and taking information from as-built drawings to develop existing condition modelsGenerating coordinates, boundary information, and survey informationBeing consistent in design procedures across a variety of projects, producing record drawings About Garver's Greenville Water Design Center:The Greenville Water Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across the Garver footprint. The Greenville WDC specializes in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the location of the WDC means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as the engineer's opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth.Requirements:High school diploma4+ years' experience with Civil 3D Preferred Skills:Experience using Autodesk software, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D2+ years experience in civil engineering designAssociates Degree in CAD or similar 2-year degreeExperience with BIM file sharing softwareExperience using REVITPrevious experience of designs, plans, and specifications for water and wastewater projectsStrong knowledge base of engineering principalsMust have strong communication skills (verbal and written)Experience using Bluebeam and MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and OutlookStrong teaching and coaching skills to bring new team members up to speedGarver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.