Civil 3D CAD Drafter for Infrastructure Projects

Socket.dev; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Medical coverage

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks an experienced CAD Drafter/Civil 3D Technician to support civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, and Water Resources. You will prepare construction documents, update plan sets, and coordinate with engineers to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of CAD drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drafting experience with CAD Drafting, preferably civil/infrastructure drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D (Revit experience a plus).
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or other PDF markup tools is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues within drafting and design software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for civil infrastructure plans, including utilities, grading and drainage, horizontal layout, and details
• Translate redlines and design concepts into clear, build-ready construction drawings
• Develop and maintain 2D/3D models, layouts, and plan sets
• Generate and assemble PDF drawing packages using tools such as Bluebeam
• Support project teams with production drafting and document control
• Coordinate with engineers and project staff to ensure drawing accuracy and standards compliance
• Manage drawing revisions, version control, and documentation
• Support the office by staying up to date with Civil 3D tools and workflows, implementing best practices and assisting team members in applying them effectively

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

BKF Engineers seeks an experienced CAD Drafter/Civil 3D Technician to support civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, and Water Resources. You will prepare construction documents, update plan sets, and coordinate with engineers to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of CAD drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and strong attention to detail.