Engineering Technician I / CAD Drafter

BKF•Irvine, CA

11d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support our Land Development team in preparing civil engineering drawings and construction documents. This position will work closely with engineers and senior CAD staff to develop AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills while assisting with production drafting, plan preparation, document management, and engineering support tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, enjoys working with technology, and has the ability to quickly develop proficiency in drafting software and engineering workflows.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, bachelor's degree, technical certificate, or equivalent amount of professional experience is a must.
0-3 years of drafting experience with CAD Drafting, preferably civil/infrastructure drawings.
Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new software.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Civil 3D.
Previous drafting, CAD, GIS, engineering, architecture, surveying, or construction-related experience.
Familiarity with Bluebeam or other PDF markup software.
Experience working with engineering drawings or construction documents.
Experience using Microsoft Office and document management software.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and modifying AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for land development projects.
Develop base maps, utility exhibits, grading plans, improvement plans, and other engineering drawings under the direction of project engineers.
Translate engineer markups and redlines into accurate construction documents.
Assemble drawing packages, exhibits, and PDF plan sets using Bluebeam or similar software.
Support engineering staff with document organization, file management, and drawing revisions.
Maintain drawing standards, layer organization, annotation, and sheet consistency.
Coordinate with engineers to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and meet BKF drafting standards.
Learn Civil 3D workflows, drafting standards, and engineering design principles through on-the-job training.
Assist with improving drafting efficiency, templates, and production workflows as experience develops.