# CAD Technician (Civil) at Cochran

> United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acochranengineering%3A5367344008 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Cochran](https://alderhq.app/companies/cochran)
- Location text: Union, Missouri, United States; Union
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Union, Missouri, United States; Union")
- Posted: 2026-07-22 (111 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cochranengineering/jobs/5367344008

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 5885): p25 $126k, median $158k, p75 $200k
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Cochran Ltd" (checked 2026-11-09, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))

## Description (the employer's text)

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran’s Union, Missouri headquarters location, is looking for a CAD Drafter/Designer to join our team.

### Position Overview

Join our civil engineering team as a CAD Drafter/Designer, creating precise technical drawings that bring infrastructure and site development projects to life. You’ll collaborate with engineers to turn concepts into buildable plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency from design through completion.

### Key Responsibilities

- Must have an understanding of Civil CAD-based drafting procedures.
- Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD), Civil 3D software
- Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction various projects
- Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, and structures
- Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting reports
- Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, photography, or other duplicating methods
- Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Civil Engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts
- Provide Engineers and Surveyors with drafting support
### Qualifications

- 2-5 years civil drafting and design experience, preferred
- Two-year design/drafting degree
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office
### Benefits

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees, plus company deductible assistance
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Generous PTO plan and 7 major holidays
- Continuing education and professional development support

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