AutoCAD Designer

A Civil AutoCAD Engineer is a civil engineering professional who specializes in creating technical drawings and construction plans using AutoCAD software. They convert engineering concepts into accurate 2D (and sometimes 3D) drawings for execution at site.

Here’s a clear breakdown of the role

🔹 Main Job Responsibilities

1️⃣ Drafting & Design

Prepare 2D drawings (plans, elevations, sections, layouts)

Create detailed drawings for:

Residential & commercial buildings

Roads & highways

Drainage & sewer systems

Water supply systems

Structural drawings (RCC details)

2️⃣ Software Usage

Commonly used tools:

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

STAAD.Pro (for structural coordination)

Revit (in some companies)

3️⃣ Site Coordination

Coordinate with site engineers & architects

Revise drawings based on site conditions

Maintain updated “As-built” drawings

4️⃣ BOQ & Quantity Support

Assist in quantity take-off

Support estimation team

Prepare material calculation drawings

5️⃣ Documentation

Maintain drawing registers

Follow company drafting standards

Ensure proper layer management & scale accuracy

🔹 Required Skills

✅ Strong knowledge of civil engineering basics

✅ Good command over AutoCAD commands

✅ Understanding of construction drawings

✅ Knowledge of building codes

✅ Attention to detail

✅ Ability to read structural drawings

🔹 Qualification

Diploma / B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering

AutoCAD certification (preferred)