CAD Drafter- Landscape Design

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Colorado
Office
R174405
Design/CAD/BIM
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CAD Drafter-Landscape Design to join our team! Bring your creativity and technical expertise to projects that shape the nation’s landscapes.

Parsons is seeking a CAD Drafter-Landscape Design with at least 4 years of experience and strong MicroStation and CAD proficiency to join our growing Landscape Architecture team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with landscape architects, engineers, and designers on transformative infrastructure projects across a diverse range of climates and geographies across the US.

Candidates are highly encouraged to submit relevant work samples along with their resumes.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Set up and manage CAD workspaces, sheet sets, and drawing standards for efficient project delivery.

  • Prepare and edit plan sheets, details, sections, and exhibits following company and client CAD standards.

  • Support quality control reviews, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all drawing packages.

  • Coordinate with landscape architects, engineers, and other design disciplines to maintain drawing alignment.

  • Convert, manage, and reference data across AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ProjectWise environments.

  • Troubleshoot CAD-related issues, resolve file conflicts, and proactively improve workflows.

  • Maintain drawing logs, version control, and file organization to support efficient project collaboration.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • 4+ years of related experience
  • Proficiency in MicroStation/ORD
  • Proficiency with ProjectWise, SharePoint, Microsoft Office
  • Detail-driven, collaborative, and proactive—able to anticipate needs and deliver high-quality results with minimal oversight

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Associate's Degree 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) is preferred
  • Experience with transportation, infrastructure, or large-scale site design
  • Understanding of landscape standards, planting design, and construction documentation for public sector projects
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $26.25 - $45.96

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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