CAD Drafter 3 (mid level)

DOWL•Eugene, OR

10h

About The Position

Bring your CAD expertise to a team where your skills will make a real impact. We’re looking for a CAD Drafter 3 to support a variety of civil engineering, permitting, and survey-related projects using CAD software and Civil3D. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality drafting services while applying your intermediate to advanced drafting proficiency in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We're seeking candidates who demonstrate strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and a solid work ethic. As a CAD Drafter 3, you'll be expected to work well with others, respond positively to constructive feedback, and continue expanding your knowledge with the support of experienced team members. If you're ready to take on meaningful work and grow within a supportive and technically driven team, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proficient in Bluebeam Revu
Proficient in one or both major civil engineering CAD Platforms (Autodesk and Civil 3D; or Microstation)
Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
Associate's Degree preferred
4 years of experience required
3 years of experience required with advanced degree
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Revit and/or other BIM software

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex drafting tasks independently
Provides quality control of basic deliverables
Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks.
Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.
Follows established practice area workflows.
Produces the following independently: Plan sheets, Exhibits
Back checks all redlines and instructions have been incorporated
Reviews all assigned deliverables for consistency
Compiles, updates, and reviews milestone submittal plan sets
Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
Understands and employs the following drafting standards: Drafting fundamentals, CAD standards for DOWL and DOWL clients (e.g., Cities, Counties, States, Federal)
Accurately interpreting redlines and updating CAD drawings and details
Creating new sheets for projects and keeping work product organized in multiple layered files (e.g., xrefs)
Frequent client communications.
Resolves issues on small projects.
Attends client meetings.
Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).
Performs moderate to advanced levels of drafting work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector.
Operates with a moderate level of autonomy.
Other duties as assigned.