Civil CAD Operator
どぼくきゃどおぺれーたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist job creating and revising design drawings of civil engineering structures using CAD software.
Description
Civil CAD operators create and revise design drawings for civil engineering structures such as roads, bridges, and rivers using CAD software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. They handle importing survey data, coordinate transformations, creating cross-sectional and longitudinal profile drawings, and earthwork calculation drawings. They collaborate with designers and construction managers to ensure drawing accuracy and quality, and as needed, handle drawing revisions, document output, and file management. In recent years, with the advancement of BIM/CIM technologies, they are required to support 3D model creation and data sharing.
Future Outlook
With ongoing infrastructure development and renewal needs, demand for civil CAD operators remains stable. In the future, with the spread of BIM/CIM technologies, skills in 3D modeling and data integration will be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Able to learn continuously / Cooperative / Methodical / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Office Work / Partial Remote Possible / Project On-site / Team Work
Career Path
CAD Operator → Senior CAD Operator → CAD Leader/Manager → Design Engineer (Junior) → Civil Construction Manager
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Drawing Scale Setting and Dimension Annotation / Layer Management / Survey Data Processing
Recommended Skills
BIM / Civil Construction Knowledge / GIS Software Operation / Point Cloud Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in drawing dimensions or placements directly impact design quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily instruction-based work, with limited opportunity to demonstrate creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- 2D CAD Utilization Technician Exam (2nd/3rd Grade)
- 3D CAD Utilization Technician Exam
Aliases
- CAD Operator (Civil Engineering)
- Civil CAD Operator
- Civil Design CAD Operator
Related Jobs
- Architectural CAD Operator
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Civil Engineering Designer
- Surveying Technician