Civil CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Tech — Flexible Schedule

BKF Engineers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonuses

401k and profit sharing

Health, dental, vision 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. The role involves producing construction drawings, updating plan sets, and coordinating with engineers to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of CAD drafting, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and familiarity with Bluebeam for PDF markups.

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.

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

Job description

BKF Engineers seeks an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to support civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, and Water Resources. The role involves producing construction drawings, updating plan sets, and coordinating with engineers to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of CAD drafting, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and familiarity with Bluebeam for PDF markups.