Published: May 26, 2025 - The CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Professional demonstrates expertise in producing accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings for engineering, architectural, and manufacturing applications. This role involves utilizing advanced CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Revit to develop detailed models and ensure compliance with design standards. The individual contributes to project success by supporting cross-functional collaboration, maintaining drawing accuracy, and optimizing design workflows.


Tips for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume
1. CAD Designer, Precision Drafting Solutions, Tulsa, OK
Job Summary:
- Develop AutoCAD standards and create templates, prototype drawings, typical details, and schematics
- Create AutoCAD drawing packages and permit drawings for projects
- Check and verify design drawings to conform to XCI specifications and design criteria
- Convert design and As-Built drawings into a QGIS file format
- Work with GIS layer attributes and table schemas
- Convert power pole information, relevant OSP fibre inventory and splice information into a QGIS file format
- Work with Construction Project Managers, Fibre Planners to develop preliminary QGIS files representing the proposed alignment for various opportunities
Skills on Resume:
- AutoCAD Standards (Hard Skills)
- Permit Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Design Verification (Hard Skills)
- QGIS Conversion (Hard Skills)
- GIS Management (Hard Skills)
- Data Integration (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
2. CAD Designer, Blue Ridge Engineering, Roanoke, VA
Job Summary:
- Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for automotive and Industrial components
- Create tooling design for castings and or stampings
- Conduct packaging and kinematic studies
- Prepare feasibility studies and sketches
- Download and upload CAD files to OEM, customers and suppliers
- Attend design reviews and customer meetings
- Prepare and plot hard-copy drawings and prints
- Perform CAD data translations from customer systems to Shiloh-compatible software
- Maintain Engineering Projects by logging blueprints, data transfers, 3D data, and simulation results
Skills on Resume:
- 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)
- Tooling Design (Hard Skills)
- Feasibility Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Kinematic Studies (Hard Skills)
- CAD Management (Hard Skills)
- Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Data Translation (Hard Skills)
- Project Logging (Hard Skills)
3. CAD Drafter, Western Build Systems, Billings, MT
Job Summary:
- Develops drawings from verbal instructions, preliminary layouts, sketches or marked-up prints utilizing conventional drafting tools and/or computer-assisted design/drafting programs
- Assists in the preliminary layout of complex assignments to define appropriate drawings and information
- Performs drafting to accepted company and national standards, e.g., symbols, nomenclatures, engineering terms, etc.
- Prepares design modifications from provided sketches and data when prototypes are not available
- Employs optimum use of procedures, standards, and reference information
- Makes freehand sketches of designs and ideas for use within the engineering environment
- Reproduces plans and/or drawings to support customers
- Revises original drawings, following prescribed instructions
- Utilizes company equipment to achieve maximum quality and production
- Keeps abreast of improved drafting techniques, standards, practices, engineering procedures, and manufacturing capabilities to enhance discipline knowledge
- Informs the supervisor/manager of difficult or obscure problems related to work
- Prepares final drawings based on prior work examples and other input from designers or engineers
Skills on Resume:
- Drafting Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Layout Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Standards Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Design Revisions (Hard Skills)
- Sketching Ability (Hard Skills)
- Customer Support (Soft Skills)
- Problem Reporting (Soft Skills)
- Production Quality (Hard Skills)
4. Junior CAD Drafter, Apex Industrial Group, Peoria, IL
Job Summary:
- Discuss the scope and expectations of the project with the Kitchen Designer
- Perform site measurements and create as-built drawings
- Develop and draft schematic commercial kitchen floorplans, elevations, and detail drawings for final layouts to KEC/ construction documents
- Develop equipment schedules based on specified equipment using the AutoQuotes program
- Coordinating drawings with foodservice consultants, architects, and engineers
- Space planning implementation with knowledge of standards in kitchen flow
- Ensure drafting style consistency between drawings for clear, concise drawings
- Make or review calculations involved to support the assigned work
- Verify completed work, check dimensions, and determine required materials
Skills on Resume:
- Project Discussion (Soft Skills)
- Site Measurement (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Space Planning (Hard Skills)
- Drawing Consistency (Hard Skills)
- Technical Verification (Hard Skills)
5. CAD Engineer, Midwest Fabrication Inc., Evansville, IN
Job Summary:
- Mechanical design of the high-pressure gas and fluid systems
- Perform trade-offs of different design and component options
- Manage budgets in terms of mass and package, interfacing with all teams
- Generate technical drawings, select and coordinate with suppliers
- Handle the integration of design into the overall launch vehicle
- Support engineers in designing components according to manufacturing constraints
- Help to improve design for cheaper/faster manufacturing
- Be responsible for creating production documentation (schematics/assembly plans)
Skills on Resume:
- Mechanical Design (Hard Skills)
- Design Tradeoffs (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Soft Skills)
- Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
- System Integration (Hard Skills)
- Manufacturing Support (Hard Skills)
- Cost Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Creation (Hard Skills)
6. CAD Engineer, Green Valley Surveyors, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Design frameworks for a project
- Analyze, design and build business/technical solutions that deliver the client’s goal
- Create detailed design documentation, Code and test software
- Estimate the time and costs required to complete the project
- Define, create and maintain development methodologies, procedures and standards
- Create drawings in both 2 and 3-dimensional form
- Design realistic renderings with the help of software
- Create designs for various needs
- Aid in the selection of materials for the products
- Produce final design specifications
Skills on Resume:
- Design Frameworks (Hard Skills)
- Solution Building (Hard Skills)
- Software Testing (Hard Skills)
- Project Estimation (Soft Skills)
- Standards Development (Hard Skills)
- 3D Drawing (Hard Skills)
- Rendering Design (Hard Skills)
- Material Selection (Hard Skills)
7. CAD Manager, Delta Circuit Designs, Macon, GA
Job Summary:
- Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for construction projects
- Using computer-aided software, including REVIT® and AutoCAD, render 3D models of refrigeration and piping systems
- Troubleshoot and address issues with CAD and Revit models and project files
- Produce drawings/projects consistent with instructions, guidelines and CAD/BIM standards
- Assist with review of BIM models for coordination using Revit and Navisworks
- Assist with the management of CAD/Revit files and projects
- Operate computer software to effectively create charts, forms, and records for specific project needs
- Communicate effectively with appropriate parties (Pre-Construction Manager, PMs, Foreman, etc.) to accomplish tasks
- Meet project milestones and deliverable dates
Skills on Resume:
- Architectural Drafting (Hard Skills)
- 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)
- Model Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- BIM Standards (Hard Skills)
- Coordination Review (Hard Skills)
- File Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Communication (Soft Skills)
- Deadline Management (Soft Skills)
8. CAD Operator, Northern Precision Works, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Attend coordination meetings
- Use clash detection software to eliminate conflicts
- Ensure systems are represented accurately in the MEP coordination process
- Coordinate secondary items such as equipment supports and hangers
- Develop installation drawings from coordinated layouts
- Meet deadlines and project coordination requirements
- Understand and complete tasks within company timelines
- Take directions from the supervisor/manager
Skills on Resume:
- Meeting Participation (Soft Skills)
- Clash Detection (Hard Skills)
- System Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Item Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Installation Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Deadline Adherence (Soft Skills)
- Task Execution (Soft Skills)
- Supervisor Direction (Soft Skills)
9. CAD Technician, Summit Steel Structures, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Performs design and layout of complex structures including bridges, buildings, roadways, and site work
- Reviews rough sketches, drawings, and specifications
- Applies judgment on design decisions and selects from standard engineering techniques and alternatives
- Prepares plan sheets from data and specifications submitted by engineers
- Uses CAD techniques to perform applicable detailing work
- Assists in collecting due diligence information
- Compiles accurate unit take-offs for project cost estimates
- Responsible for the visual quality of the plan sets
- Design work with direction from engineers
- Provides necessary guidance for less experienced technicians
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Layout (Hard Skills)
- Sketch Review (Hard Skills)
- Design Judgment (Soft Skills)
- Plan Preparation (Hard Skills)
- CAD Detailing (Hard Skills)
- Data Collection (Hard Skills)
- Cost Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Team Guidance (Soft Skills)
10. CAD Technician, Ironwood Fabricators, Lubbock, TX
Job Summary:
- Attend customer scoping/briefing meetings
- Produce 2D drawings to reflect survey notes/marked-up hand drawings
- Maintain excellent service levels at all times, ensuring a “first-class” service to all customers
- Take on projects and see them through to successful completion
- Identify means of generating extra revenue through new initiatives (forward thinking)
- Ensure that all relevant company and legislative policies and best practices are adhered to and maintained at all times
- Inform the relevant Manager of non-conformances and ensure that corrective action is taken
- Comply with all ISO9001 standards
- Product the drawing issue register and the issuing of drawings
- Develop drawing standards and update customer-specific requirements
- Coordinates work with Project Managers, Engineers, and other Technicians
Skills on Resume:
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
- 2D Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Project Execution (Soft Skills)
- Revenue Initiatives (Soft Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Issue Reporting (Soft Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
11. CAD Technician, Rocky Mountain Sheet Metal, Colorado Springs, CO
Job Summary:
- Product and update the company standard drawing block details
- Manage and update the supplier equipment reference library
- Ensure Refrigeration industry codes and standards are upheld
- Comply with Integrals' environmental policies and put forward new ideas for improving environmental efficiencies
- Manages project directories and files for conformance with company standards
- Thoroughly understands the contractual scope of work
- Performs detailed structural design, review and checking
- Works under the Project Manager with minimal supervision
- Calculates and checks dimensions, layout, and details
- Provides training for in-house CAD users
Skills on Resume:
- Drawing Standards (Hard Skills)
- Library Management (Hard Skills)
- Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Awareness (Soft Skills)
- File Organization (Hard Skills)
- Scope Understanding (Soft Skills)
- Structural Design (Hard Skills)
- CAD Training (Soft Skills)