CAD Technician – Technology Systems

CAD Technician – Technology Systems
Remote, Full-Time
OTHERWISE Technology Group is looking for a CAD Technician to support technology design and engineering projects across AV, networks, structured cabling, security, access control, and building systems.
This is a full-time, hands-on drafting role. You'll work from markups, sketches, existing drawings, site information, and direction from our team to develop clear, coordinated drawing packages. We provide the software, templates, standards, and other tools necessary to perform the role.
We're looking for someone who is self-driven, strong in AutoCAD, pays attention to detail, and takes ownership of drawing production without needing every step spelled out.
What you'll work on
Technology floor plans and device layouts
Telecommunications and structured cabling drawings
AV system drawings
Security and access control layouts
Riser diagrams and single-line drawings
Rack elevations
Equipment and mounting details
Cable and device schedules
Drawing revisions based on markups and redlines
Coordination with architectural, electrical, and other project drawings
PDF review, markup, and takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu
Maintaining drawing standards, blocks, templates, and sheet organization
Supporting project documentation using Google Workspace
Projects may include offices, commercial spaces, retail, hospitality, residential, industrial, and other environments.
What we're looking for
Self-driven, with a track record of taking ownership of work from start to finish
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience producing construction or engineering drawings
Ability to read architectural and engineering plans
Good understanding of layers, blocks, xrefs, layouts, plotting, and drawing organization
Strong attention to detail and drawing consistency
Comfortable working from markups and written direction
Able to identify missing information or coordination issues and ask the right questions
Comfortable using Google Workspace, including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Strong English communication
Reliable and organized in a remote work environment
Comfortable learning new tools and workflows
Experience that would be especially useful
Experience in any of these areas is a plus:
Telecommunications
Structured cabling
Low-voltage systems
Audiovisual systems
Security or access control
Electrical or MEP drafting
Network infrastructure
Bluebeam Revu experience, or a willingness to learn it
Canva, for proposal graphics and presentations
You do not need experience in every system listed above. A strong CAD background in telecom, electrical, MEP, AV, construction, or another technical discipline can translate well into this role.
About the Role
You'll work directly with our team, including our Designer of Record, to turn project information into accurate, usable drawing packages and help keep project documentation organized and consistent.
We care more about technical judgment, accuracy, consistency, and willingness to learn than having experience with every type of system we design.
What Success looks like
In this role, you will be expected to:
Own your assignments and drive them to completion without constant follow-up
Produce accurate, organized, and coordinated drawings
Follow company standards, templates, naming conventions, and workflows
Complete assigned work reliably and communicate progress clearly
Review your own work before submitting it for review
Identify conflicts, missing information, and unclear instructions early
Ask focused questions rather than making unsupported assumptions
Respond constructively to markups and incorporate revisions accurately
Maintain organized project files and documentation
Meet agreed deadlines while maintaining drawing quality
Schedule
This is a full-time remote role working with teams across the globe.
Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time.
Candidates may be based in the United States or internationally, provided they can reliably work during those hours.
Qualifications and Work Requirements
A reliable computer and internet connection suitable for remote CAD work
A quiet, professional workspace
Ability to work consistently during the stated Eastern Time schedule
Ability to participate in video meetings and communicate through email and team collaboration tools
Authorization to work as required in your location
Availability for occasional schedule adjustments or project coordination meetings, when needed
Next Steps
Shortlisted candidates will receive a short set of follow-up questions by email covering portfolio or sample drawings, CAD software and versions used, types of drawings produced, remote work experience, location and time zone, availability for the Eastern Time schedule, and compensation expectations.
Selected candidates may be asked to complete a short skills assessment or drawing exercise. Any assessment will be designed to evaluate drafting accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions.

Work arrangement
Yes