CAD Drafter I

Neara; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Monthly Catered Lunches & Daily Office Snacks

Employee Engagement & Wellness Programs

JOYA Health Membership

Wellness Perks & Support Programs

Job summary

Neara is seeking a CAD Drafter I to join our team in Irvine, California. This full-time position involves providing drafting support for engineering projects and requires 1-2 years of AutoCAD experience. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. You will enjoy a range of benefits, including comprehensive medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and various wellness programs to support your development and health.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of AutoCAD experience is required.
• Proven work experience as a Drafter or in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of state safety and structure regulations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support services to a technical engineering team.
• Prepare engineering drawings, plans, maps, and exhibits.
• Transform rough designs into working documents using CAD software.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Understanding of architectural and structural drawings

Good communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

CAD Drafter I

Job type: Full Time · Department: Drafting · Work type: On-Site · USD 20-22 / hour

Irvine, California, United States

CAD Drafter

EKN Engineering is fast-growing civil engineering and technology consulting company located in Irvine, CA. To hit our growth goals, we are now hiring an experienced drafter to join our engineering team. This position will be on our permits team and focus on overhead plan views. This position will expand as needed and depending on experience may include additional drafting or design duties for civil engineering projects in commercial development. In addition to the drafting duties, you'll also be responsible for keeping company system of record up to date for progress on your assigned workload. Requires understanding of basic AutoCAD drafting of plan views, redline processing, good written and oral communications skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Products. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, work cross-functionally and globally.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing CAD drafting support services to a technical engineering team. Works under general supervision. Work is subject to supervisory review. Reports to Project Manager or department head.
• Performs skilled drafting work in preparing preliminary and final engineering drawings, plans, maps and exhibits.
• Transforms initial rough product designs using CAD software into working documents. Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Must become proficient with company CAD organizational systems and standards.
• Produces finished drawings from preliminary design sketches and instruction provided by design staff.
• Produces detailed layouts from information furnished by design staff.
• Addresses plan check comments including basic plan view level comments, editing text, editing attributes, etc.
• Manipulates existing information to prepare composite exhibits and plans.
• Prepares presentation-type exhibits using proposed information from other consultants or markups from design staff.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as required such as research and construction document scans and copies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Proven work experience as a Drafter or similar role
• Knowledgeable in all architectural and structural working drawings
• As-Built field markups for conversion to CAD drawings
• Preparation of drawings to company and / or client standards
• Knowledge of state safety and structure regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to a high school education plus two years of technical or trade school training preferred
• Experience within dry utilities, Caltrans, or railroad agencies preferred

Why Join Us

At EKN Engineering, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and accountability and supports our employees' professional growth and personal development. Here, you’ll work with teams that push the boundaries of engineering to create solutions that enhance our communities and the environment by making utilities safer.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a dollar-for-dollar match on contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts – Access our BenefitsHub for savings on travel, rental cars, hotels, theme parks, and more.
• Monthly Catered Lunches & Daily Office Snacks – Enjoy a well‑stocked kitchen and regular team meals to keep you fueled throughout the day.
• Employee Engagement & Wellness – We value connection and balance. Our team enjoys a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including hiking outings, summer BBQs, sports games, holiday celebrations, and dedicated team‑building days.
• JOYA Health Membership – Access to over $1,000 in annual skin health and wellness benefits, including complimentary facials or peels, aesthetic service credits, priority skin cancer screenings, teledermatology services, and discounts on skincare products.
• Wellness Perks & Support Programs – Access a variety of wellness resources including discounted gym memberships through One Pass, mental health and self‑care tools via AbleTo and Calm, and monthly rewards for healthy activities through Rally.