Title: Senior AutoCAD Administrator
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: 100% Remot OR Boise, ID 83707
 
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of professional AutoCAD experience, including advanced usage.
• 3–5+ years in a CAD administration or leadership role.
• Deep expertise in AutoCAD configuration, customization, and standards development.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Autodesk ecosystem (Civil 3D, Revit, MEP, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.).
• Strong programming/scripting skills (AutoLISP, VBA, .NET, Python).
• Experience with enterprise deployment tools and cloud collaboration platforms.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, digital twin concepts, or PLM systems.
• Experience leading CAD/BIM teams or enterprise standardization initiatives.

 
Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Advanced technical problem-solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Training, mentoring, and team development
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• High attention to detail and quality assurance

 
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
Work with our client to:

• Help define and lead their CAD strategy, roadmap, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish CAD standards, governance models, and best practices.
• Act as an advisor on CAD technologies, workflows, and innovation.
• Mentor and develop CAD users, power users, and junior CAD administrators.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, design, IT, and project teams.

Advanced System Administration:

• Oversee installation, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management of AutoCAD and related platforms.
• Manage enterprise licensing, network deployments, and cloud integrations.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements for scalability and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex CAD system issues and coordinate with IT and vendors.

Standards, Quality & Compliance:

• Develop, maintain, and enforce advanced CAD standards, templates, and libraries.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Govern version control, documentation practices, and release management.

Customization & Automation:

• Design and implement advanced customizations (AutoLISP, .NET, scripts, APIs).
• Automate repetitive workflows to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Evaluate and deploy third-party tools and integrations.
• Continuously enhance CAD environments to support evolving project needs.

Data & Systems Integration:

• Lead CAD data management strategy, including file structures, naming conventions, and archival processes.
• Integrate CAD systems with PLM, BIM, or document management systems (e.g., Autodesk Vault, ACC/Forma).
• Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility across teams.
• Support digital transformation initiatives involving design data.

User Support & Training:

• Provide expert-level support for complex CAD issues.
• Develop and deliver advanced training programs and workshops.
• Create comprehensive documentation, standards manuals, and training content.
• Promote adoption of standards and new tools across the organization.

Project & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with project managers to align CAD deliverables with project timelines and quality expectations.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, IT, and external vendors.
• Support large-scale or high-impact projects requiring advanced CAD coordination.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 42.31/hr.