Early Career CAD Drafter
About The Position
At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives. We are seeking a CAD Drafter to support our environmental engineering projects by producing high-quality technical drawings and figures. This position plays a key role in transforming design concepts and field data into detailed, accurate plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D. We are seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow.
Requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including tools such as surface creation, alignments, profiles, and grading
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and specifications
- Strong attention to detail, with effective problem-solving and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed engineering design plans and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Perform drafting tasks under the direction of engineers and senior designers
- Create and modify grading plans, utility layouts, alignments, site plans, and profiles
- Generate surface models and perform earthwork analyses
- Interpret and apply survey data, field notes, and engineering markups
- Assist in developing construction drawings that comply with local, state, and federal standards
- Perform quantity takeoffs and support project estimating
- Collaborate with GIS drafters and Plant 3D designers for data integration and consistency
- Import and incorporate GPS field data and geospatial information into project drawings
- Maintain organized CAD files, templates, and project data in accordance with company standards
- Coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines and ensure drawing accuracy
Benefits
- 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
