CAD Technician – Luxury Residential Design

SunEnergy1

Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

AutoCAD
Revit
SketchUp
Enscape
Lumion
V-Ray

About the role

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the design and documentation of high-end luxury residential projects. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing architectural and construction drawings for custom homes, renovations, and estate-scale residences. This role works closely with architects, designers, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate, coordinated, and code-compliant documentation from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and modify architectural drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit based on design direction and markups.
Produce detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, RCPs, and millwork/shop drawings tailored to luxury residential standards.
Assist with developing presentation sets, permit drawings, and construction documents.
Coordinate CAD files with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants to ensure clean and consistent integration.
Maintain organized digital drawing sets and file management systems for multiple projects.
Ensure drawings comply with local building codes, zoning ordinances, and HOA requirements as applicable.
Incorporate high-end detailing, custom finishes, and bespoke features into drawing sets.
Assist in preparing as-built documentation, revisions, and redlines during construction phases.
Support the design team with 2D documentation and occasional 3D modeling or rendering if required.

Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field.
3+ years of experience in CAD drafting, ideally in high-end residential or custom home design.
Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit and SketchUp experience preferred.
Strong understanding of residential construction methods, architectural detailing, and materials.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans with precision.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced design environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in luxury residential markets such as the Hamptons, Beverly Hills, Aspen, Palm Beach, or Manhattan.
Familiarity with interior millwork packages, bespoke kitchen and bath layouts, and custom furniture detailing.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or rendering tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, V-Ray) is a plus.
Knowledge of residential building codes, permitting requirements, and local agency submittal standards.

About SunEnergy1

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