AutoCAD Technician

Aplin is partnered with a government agency to find a AutoCAD Technician to join their team for a 2 year long contract. This is an intermediate-level drafting role suited for someone who can work independently with minimal oversight, but who is not overly senior. The position focuses on maintaining, updating, and standardizing a large portfolio of government facility drawings and related documentation.

Background & Initiative The organization is undertaking several long-term initiatives, including:

• Modernizing outdated drawings
  
  
• Aligning documentation with updated standards and technologies
  
  
• Organizing and cleaning up historical and current CAD files

Day-to-day work will primarily involve supporting project managers and engineers by reviewing existing floor plans and technical drawings, correcting inaccuracies, and ensuring documentation meets current standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and modify AutoCAD drawings, primarily floor plans and building layouts
  
  
• Review existing drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance with current standards
  
  
• Confirm technical details with internal stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and site teams
  
  
• Categorize, classify, and organize drawings and related documentation
  
  
• Troubleshoot AutoCAD setups and workflows independently
  
  
• Support multiple government construction and facilities projects

Experience Level

• 3–5 years of relevant experience
  
  
• Strong intermediate AutoCAD skills (CAD Level 2 or equivalent)
  
  
• Comfortable working independently with minimal guidance

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
  
  
• Drafting experience in an engineering or construction environment
  
  
• Experience reviewing, modifying, or creating construction and design drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database management or document control systems
  
  

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