CAD Drafter

Luster National; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Wellness stipend

Career planning and development

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Luster National is seeking CAD Drafters at multiple levels to support large-scale heavy‑civil infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and transit. You will create precise 2D/3D drawings, integrate redlines from engineers, and maintain drawing sets through revisions.

The role requires 5+ years in CAD drafting, strong civil engineering understanding, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in CAD drafting or related field.
• 5+ years CAD drafting for heavy civil construction/engineering.
• Understanding of civil engineering concepts and construction documentation standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, topographic surveys, and specs.
• Familiarity with CAD standards and file management/version control.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (2023+), Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Office (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Bachelor's in mechanical or civil engineering (preferred).
• Experience with large heavy‑civil projects (highways/bridges/transit).
• Experience with traditional and alternative project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D/3D drawings and models for civil infrastructure.
• Interpret redlines, field data, and design markups for coordinated sets.
• Develop plan views, profiles, cross sections, and docs for permits and construction.
• Collaborate with engineers to reflect design intent in drawings.
• Incorporate revisions and maintain version control.
• Apply agency CAD standards and file-naming protocols.
• Prepare drawing packages for submittals and permits.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, MEP to resolve issues.
• Support quality control by reviewing drawings for accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

AAS in CAD drafting

Bachelor's in mech/civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

InfraWorks

Navisworks

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Positions

We’re seeking CAD Drafters at various levels to support large, heavy‑civil infrastructure programs—including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your primary focus will be developing accurate and coordinated drawings and models to support the design, permitting, and construction of complex infrastructure projects. You will also be responsible for incorporating redlines from engineers and designers, maintaining drawing sets through multiple revisions, and ensuring conformance with applicable standards, specifications, and project requirements.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This posting targets Sacramento, CA.

Responsibilities

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create accurate 2D and 3D drawings and models for civil infrastructure projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools.
• Interpret redlines, sketches, field data, and design markups to produce coordinated drawing sets and technical deliverables.
• Develop plan views, profiles, cross sections, and other drawing types to support design, permitting, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure drawings reflect project requirements and design intent.
• Incorporate revisions, track changes, and maintain version control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply agency standards, CAD layering conventions, and file‑naming protocols consistently across all deliverables.
• Assist in preparing drawing packages for submittals, permits, and construction.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines (civil, structural, MEP, etc.) to identify and resolve drawing or design issues.
• Support quality control efforts by reviewing drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality drawings.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem‑solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS degree in computer‑aided drafting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CAD Drafting for heavy civil construction or engineering projects, preferably in transit or public infrastructure.
• Understanding of civil engineering concepts and construction documentation standards, including familiarity with site development, grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, topographic surveys, and construction and technical specifications.
• Understanding of file management, version control, and CAD standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (preferably 2023 or above), Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or civil engineering.
• Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy‑civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• Experience in similar roles supporting owners.
• Knowledge of local and state design standards (e.g., DOT standards, stormwater regulations, etc.).
• Proficiency with Revit, InfraWorks, or Navisworks.
• Proficiency with industry standard project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $80k-$125k/year ($38-$60/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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