Civil 3D CAD Drafter - Infrastructure Projects

BKF; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

End of year bonuses

Profit sharing

401k

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

9 holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to support civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources, and related disciplines.

This hands-on role involves producing construction drawings, updating plan sets, and coordinating with engineering staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. A strong associate degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years of drafting, are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent amount of professional experience is a must.
• 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.
• 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

5+ years drafting experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to support civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources, and related disciplines.

This hands-on role involves producing construction drawings, updating plan sets, and coordinating with engineering staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. A strong associate degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years of drafting, are required.