CAD DRAFTER FOR SITE CIVIL / SITE GRADING / SURVEY / ARCHITECTURE

FOCUS Consulting; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

80% healthcare premium contribution

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance $10,000

In-house training

Opportunities for personnelDevelopment

Job summary

FOCUS Consulting seeks in-office CAD drafters for long-term, career-minded roles to support site civil, site grading, survey, and architectural projects in Utah. The team emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and adherence to CAD drafting standards.

Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and related tools is a plus. Responsibilities span drafting for engineers and architects, organizing drawings for construction packages, ensuring municipal code compliance, and effective client

Qualifications

• We welcome degreed, certified, and licensed applicants with relevant experience, and also consider capable newcomers to our industry.
• Must be able to follow FOCUS CAD drafting standards and procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in office (no remote option) and communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide general CAD drafting and design support for engineers, architectural design, surveying, and land planning to produce varied design drawings.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to clients.
• Organize information to create final construction drawing packages.
• Ensure design deliverables meet municipal codes and requirements.
• Adopt and apply the defined quality control review process to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Be the client’s advocate to help navigate municipality approvals.
• Build relationships with project managers and professional engineers to collaborate and solve problems.
• Coordinate with a variety of individuals involved in the development process with clear communication.
• May perform administrative tasks, such as copying and delivering submittals.
• Participate in department goal setting and personal/team development.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Chief Architect

Job description

CAD Drafter – Site Civil / Site Grading / Survey/Architecture

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What matters most to us is finding individuals who we feel will fit well within our culture and are eager to embrace the opportunity to “Build a Better Place.” Before applying, we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our values, mission, and how you could contribute to the team. We are interested in degreed, certified, and licensed applicants with experience AND the right applicants who may be inexperienced in our industry.

Please include your personal email on your resume with your application.

We are searching for in‑office (no remote option) CAD drafters who are long‑term, career‑minded individuals, determined to provide the highest levels of customer service to support our clients’ success, and who welcome a challenge to help build a better team, organization, and community.

Traits Of An Ideal FOCUS Team Player

• Personable nature, allowing you to interact with internal and external clients to provide extraordinary customer service.
• Humility to accept feedback and the desire to turn it into growth and improvement.
• Collaborative nature to work and thrive in a team environment to address project needs, meet client‑imposed deadlines, and ensure client happiness.
• Grit and determination to provide constructive feedback, including to leadership.
• Committed to holding yourself and others accountable, and to practicing candor in your communication.
• Strong attention to detail, committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to apply strong analytical, conceptual, problem‑solving, time management, and organizational skills to various tasks without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel, management, and clients.
• Adaptable and willing to follow FOCUS CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat is an advantage.
• Have a high level of integrity and an ability to self‑motivate and work productively with little to no supervision.
• Willingness to understand and align with FOCUS values.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general CAD drafting and design support for engineers, architectural design, surveying, and/or land planning to produce a variety of design drawings for development projects.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to clients.
• Organize information to create final construction drawing packages.
• Ensure that design deliverables meet municipal codes and requirements.
• Adopt and apply our defined quality control review process to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Be our clients’ advocate to help them efficiently navigate municipality approval.
• Build relationships with project managers and professional engineers to collaborate and problem‑solve on a variety of projects.
• With clear and concise communication, coordinate with a variety of individuals involved in the development process.
• May be required to perform administrative‑type duties as required, i.e., copying and collating plans and preparing/delivering submittals.
• Will be expected to participate in department goal setting and accomplishment, book reviews, and personal and team development.

The day‑to‑day of site civil CAD

Designing master developments with subdivisions containing single‑family homes, townhomes, or apartment complexes, as well as a large variety of commercial developments. The design process includes a high level of communication to coordinate with external and internal clients, contractors, municipalities, mechanical engineers, plumbers, architects, and more to ensure project success. Designing requires knowledge of city, county, and district requirements to properly design the various pipe networks so the water, sewer, and rainfall flow correctly, allowing proper drainage.

The day‑to‑day of home site grading CAD

Set the elevation of the home on a single lot and sculpt the land around it to ensure proper drainage as required by the city so they will provide a permit to the builder to construct the home. The level of complexity varies from project to project, from homes on very basic lots to homes placed on a mountain slope.

The day‑to‑day of survey CAD

Creating detailed construction drawing packages for a wide range of civil engineering and architectural projects through strong communication, collaboration, and technical CAD drafting support for licensed engineers and surveyors. The role involves coordinating with project managers, municipalities, clients, and internal teams to ensure projects progress efficiently from initial surveys to final permit submittals. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality through thorough QA/QC review processes, ensuring compliance with municipal codes and requirements, and supporting clients through the approval process with clear communication, problem‑solving, and a commitment to project success.

The day‑to‑day of architectural CAD

You will work closely with architects, engineers, developers, and homeowners to transform concepts into buildable construction documents. The majority of your time will be spent using software such as Revit, Chief Architect, and AutoCAD to create detailed floor plans, elevations, and structural drawings. Drawings include specific dimensions, material call‑outs, and construction notes that enable contractors to physically construct the structure on site.

Additional Responsibilities

• Reviewing and incorporating redlines (marked‑up revisions) resulting from client requests, building code updates, design changes, or budget adjustments.
• Collaborating with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers to identify and resolve spatial clashes, a crucial part of preventing costly construction errors.
• Cross‑referencing drawings against local building codes and zoning ordinances to ensure compliance.

Compensation and Schedule

Full‑time salary: $18.00+, per hour, DOE. Internship salary: $18.00, per hour. Full‑time schedule: 8‑10‑hour day shift, Monday to Friday, no weekends, overtime available. Part‑time schedule: very flexible to work around your school schedule but we do prefer 12‑15 hours per week while in school and full‑time in the summer.

Opportunities in our Utah office

Opportunities in our Utah office.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued upon hire and increases with set benchmarks.
• 13 paid holidays with opportunities to earn more for meeting company goals.
• Generous 80% healthcare premium contribution through Select Health with an HSA match up to $200/month after a 60‑day probationary period.
• Access to dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits after the probationary period.
• 401(k) match after the probationary period; matches 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee and family engagement activities.
• Employee recognition.
• $10,000 life insurance policy 100% paid by FOCUS.
• A fulfilling and genuine work environment.
• In‑house training and mentoring programs.
• Many opportunities and resources for personnel development.
• Winner of the 2022‑2025 Top Workplace award, 2024 & 2025 Utah’s Best Companies to Work For award, and 2026 Best of SLC.

Equal Opportunity Statement

FOCUS Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Notice to External Search Firms

FOCUS Consulting does not, nor do we intend to in the future, utilize the services of recruiters or placement agencies.