CAD Drafter

About the role

The CAD Drafter will prepare, update, and maintain technical drawings and survey-based mapping documents for civil construction projects. This role supports the development of site plans, utility layouts, grading plans, survey maps, as-built drawings, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil engineering and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Develop survey base maps from field survey data, point files, and geospatial information.
• Create and update topographic maps, utility drawings, grading plans, site layouts, and plan/profile sheets.
• Process survey data and integrate field information into project drawings.
• Assist in preparing existing conditions plans, boundary surveys, easement exhibits, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain drawing files in accordance with company CAD standards and project requirements.
• Cook with Surveyors, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and construction personnel to ensure drawing accuracy.
• Update construction documents to reflect design revisions, RFIs, field changes, and record conditions.
• Support quantity takeoffs and basic design calculations as required.
• Organize project files and maintain document control procedures.
• Verify drawing consistency, dimensions, elevations, coordinates, and project control information.
• Assist with utility coordination, roadway, drainage, grading, and infrastructure-related drawing production.
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure compliance with company and client standards.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED is required.
• A college degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in CAD drafting within civil engineering, surveying, construction, or land development is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential.
• Experience working with survey data, topographic mapping, and civil site plans is necessary.
• An understanding of drafting standards, scales, coordinate systems, and construction documents is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.