CAD Operator/Drafter

MFS Engineers & Surveyors; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS Engineers & Surveyors is seeking a driven CAD Operator/Drafter to lead structural drafting projects in our South Plainfield, NJ office. The role involves developing structural plans from concept to construction documents and mentoring junior staff, under supervision of the Structural Project Manager and Principal Engineer.

Requires a degree or cert in drafting, 6+ years CAD experience, and NJ/NY P.E. license. This is an in-person, full‑time position with a salary range of $75,000–$100,000.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional CAD drafting experience.
• Experience in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• NJ and/or NY P.E. License (Required).
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Background check (required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills.
• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development drawings and final construction documents
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, and details
• Support standardization efforts including templates, blocks, layers, and drafting procedures
• Coordinate drawing content with project team members (architect, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
• Perform QA/QC of CAD review
• Mentor and train structural engineering staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural drafting

QA/QC

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA 2D/3D

Job description

MFS is seeking a driven, career-minded individual to fill the position of CAD Operator / Drafter in the Structural Division of our dynamic multi-discipline civil engineering and land surveying firm.

Role:

The successful CAD Operator/Drafter candidate will manage and lead the structural engineering drafting projects in his/her group. The CAD Operator/Drafter shall be able to manage and prepare final construction drawings and structural detailing, perform QA/QC, and mentor junior engineers in developing their CAD/drafting experience while working under the supervision of the Structural Project Manager and Principal Engineer.

The CAD Operator/Drafter’s duties include leading the development of structural plan sets from concept and schematic design through final construction documents, as well as coordinating with other project team members for CAD background information. Structural drafting includes buildings, bridges, ancillary structures, and site structural elements.

This position will work within the divisional team, collaborating closely with our Structural Engineers and providing training/guidance to entry level engineering staff.

This position requires in-person work primarily out of South Plainfield, NJ office (Headquarters).

Salary Range: $75,000 to $100,000

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development drawings and final construction documents
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, and details
• Support standardization efforts including templates, blocks, layers, and drafting procedures and conforms to departmental and agency CAD standards
• Coordinate drawing content with project team members (architect, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
• Perform QA/QC of CAD review
• Mentor and train structural engineering staff
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, or other related experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional CAD drafting experience.
• Must have experience in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project team members.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications and organization skills.
• Driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Undergo a background check (required).

Preferences

• Current experience in structural and civil engineering industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience

• AutoCAD: 8 years (Preferred)
• Structural assessment/investigation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Construction inspection: 3 years (Preferred)
• Professional structural engineering design: 10 years (Required)
• Revit: 5 years (Preferred)
• RISA 2D/3D or similar structural modeling software: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

• NJ and/or NY P.E. License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally required to lift and carry items less than 25 pounds

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

About the Company

MFS is an independent and innovative consulting engineering, surveying, and construction management firm headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. We share a total commitment to excellence both internally and externally. Externally, we offer clients expertise in site/civil, structural, geotechnical and foundation, survey, geotechnical drilling, and construction management services. Internally, to those eligible, we offer excellent benefit packages that include paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays; 401K; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; Training; and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.MFSengineers.com. MFS is an EEO/AAP Employer.