CAD Technician at The Beach Company – Charleston, South Carolina

Established in 1963, Gulf Stream Construction Company is a turnkey site contractor based in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA operating on projects across South Carolina and coastal Georgia. We build high-quality projects alongside the very best subcontractors while maintaining a cost-efficient, timely approach to our work.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy a challenge, and want to join a growing, family-owned construction company, we want to meet you!

Dedicated. Innovative. Relentless. Trusted. This is Gulf Stream.

We are seeking a highly skilled CAD Technician to support our civil sitework operations by converting engineered plans and CAD files into accurate 3D surfaces and linework models. This position plays a critical role in providing our field teams with precise, build-ready digital models used for grading, utilities installation, and machine control. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically adept, and experienced with civil design data workflows, particularly within Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities of the CAD Technician

• Develop accurate 3D surface models, linework, and digital deliverables using Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Interpret civil engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, and existing CAD files to ensure complete and accurate model construction.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to identify discrepancies, resolve design conflicts, and verify constructability.
• Process and review as-built data, field topo files, and survey information; prepare clear, organized reports and updates for project management.
• Maintain organized project files, version control, and documentation according to company standards and workflows.
• Support continuous improvement of digital modeling practices and quality assurance procedures.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills and Experience required of the CAD Technician

• Proven experience working with CAD software; Trimble Business Center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil sitework, grading, and underground utility construction.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, including grading plans, utility layouts, and plan/profile sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with engineers, project managers, and field staff.
• Familiarity with survey principles, GPS machine control, or construction staking is a plus.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or currently pursuing one, is highly preferred.