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Junior CADD Technician

Dept of Design & Construction · Queens · Full-time

$59,747 – $68,709 / yr

Posted until October 11, 2026 · posted August 12, 2026

$28.72/hr equivalent · $2,298 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $11.72/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Requirements

Other requirements

Exam

Civil service exam title

Where

Queens

Openings

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What they actually ask for.

Other requirements: read them on the posting

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.

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The work

What the job is.

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Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are permanent in the Civil Engineer Intern title or if you are on the Open-Competitive List for Exam #2009 or #5047. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you are required to file for the Open-Competitive Exam #6116 within the filing period of February 4, 2026, to April 21, 2026. For more information and to apply for the Civil Engineer Exam, visit https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/home . The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Safety & Site Support Division seeks a Junior CADD Technician. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of CADD, the Junior CADD Technician will be responsible for producing various Land Survey Map deliverables for DDC capital construction projects including Topographical/Property Line, Highway/Sewer Plan and Profile maps using AutoCAD and Carlson or Civil 3D applications. The Junior CADD Technician will also maintain CADD standards and templates across all deliverables, assist with basic survey calculations, review all completed maps for accuracy, completeness, and coordinate with field unit when clarification is needed. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
Preferred skills
Candidates should be proficient in various aspects of CADD and have the ability to read and understand as built and/or record information from various utility sources. Strong analytical, verbal, written, multitasking, computer skills, attention to detail and ability to follow established drafting standards are preferred. Working knowledge of Civil 3D is a plus.

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live
New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Proof

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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.