Junior CAD Technician

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Project Shop Drawing Packages

• Develop complete shop drawing packages for each project based on architectural, engineering, or contractor-provided plans
• Produce drawings for design-build projects without formal plans
• Incorporate project-specific details into drawing sets

Use Industry-Relevant Tools & Software

• Produce drawings primarily using AutoCAD
• Create graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Perform takeoffs, calculations, and data entry using Microsoft Excel
• Review and interpret plans, markups, and details.
• Maintain and follow Sprinturf's CAD standards, templates, page setups, blocks, and sports regulations

Cross-Team Communication & Support

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Project Assistants, Estimators, and Pre-Construction staff
• Occasionally communicate with Sales Representatives and installation crews for clarification of field-specific needs
• Coordinate design intent reviews and confirm accuracy of measurements, details, and site conditions

Additional Drafting & Production Tasks

• Perform quantity takeoffs for turf, infill, and accessory materials
• Assist in updating and maintaining CAD libraries, blocks, templates, and detail sheets
• Prepare or adjust graphics for proposals or presentations as needed
• Export and format files for manufacturing, installation, and internal review
• Maintain organized drawing files and revision histories

Qualifications

Required

• Basic experience with AutoCAD (coursework, training program, or self-taught acceptable)
• Experience using design or digital tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, or site plans
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Preferred (Not Required)

• Familiarity with sports-field layouts or sport governing-body regulations
• Experience preparing or reviewing construction plans or technical drawings
• Background in drafting, engineering technology, graphic design, or related fields

What Makes This Role Unique at Sprinturf

• High mix of design and production drafting
• Fast turnaround and high project volume
• Standardized but detailed field layout workflow
• Direct impact on both manufacturing and installation outcomes
• Opportunities to grow into advanced CAD, project coordination, or design roles
• Exposure to both construction documentation and creative field graphics