CAD Drafter I

EKN Engineering; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EKN Engineering in Irvine, CA is seeking an entry-level CAD Drafter I to support drafting and project documentation. You will learn to transform initial designs into working CAD drawings and assist with maintaining project records and standards across the workload.

The role requires basic AutoCAD drafting, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Office 365; you will collaborate across teams to deliver accurate plans and exhibits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years technical training or coursework.
• AutoCAD drafting experience preferred for plan views and drafting.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support services for projects.
• Prepare preliminary and final engineering drawings, plans, maps and exhibits.
• Transform rough designs into working documents using CAD software.
• Learn and comply with company CAD organizational standards.
• Produce finished drawings from design sketches under guidance.
• Address plan check comments and edit text/attributes as needed.
• Assemble exhibits and plans from existing information.
• Perform other duties such as document scans as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma + 2 years technical or trade school

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

CAD Drafter I

EKN Engineering is fast-growing civil engineering and technology consulting company located in Irvine, CA. In order to hit our growth goals, we are now hiring an entry level drafter to join our engineering team. In addition to the drafting duties, you’ll also be responsible for keeping company records 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.
• 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.
• Addresses plan check comments including basic plan view level comments, editing text, editing attributes, etc.
• Uses existing information to prepare composite exhibits and plans.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as required such as research and construction document scans and copies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1+ years of professional AutoCAD experience is preferred but not required.
• Education and training equivalent to a high school education plus two years of technical or trade school training; preferred course work includes engineering, mechanical drafting, AutoCAD, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and surveying.
• Work experience as a Drafter or similar role is a plus.
• Preparation of drawings to company and / or client standards