Civil CAD DrafterTechnician

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option

FSA option

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal and sick time

Jury duty pay

Family leave

Travel assistance

Transit subsidy

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle is seeking a Civil CAD Drafter/Technician to join our Civil Team and contribute to the design of infrastructure for commercial, residential, institutional, and recreational projects across the Pacific Northwest.

You will create, manage, and refine drawings in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, collaborate with engineers and other disciplines, and ensure presentation-quality deliverables while adhering to project standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience or completion of a CAD Technical education program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• The ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, dependable employee.
• Be detail oriented, organized, and have good follow-through skills.
• Clear and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with team members.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine drafting and CAD requirements.
• Create project drawings and exhibit deliverables.
• Apply established company, jurisdiction, and/or project cad standards.
• Maintain organization of project files.
• Prepare and edit plans, profiles, sections, and details from rough sketches, redline mark-ups, and verbal instruction from team members.
• Perform vehicular turning studies using software such as AutoTurn.
• Be responsible for presentation and overall drawing appearance and clarity.
• Coordinate with engineers and team members.
• Plot and scan drawings.
• Complete drawings and project responsibilities within acceptable timeline.
• For CAD Technicians, understand, model, and use Civil 3D design elements.

Skills

AutoCAD

CAD Drafting

Team player

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Education

CAD Technical education program

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

KPFF Seattle’s Civil Team designs sites that enable land to be developed for commercial, residential, institutional, and recreational purposes. We also design critical public and private infrastructure systems that support the built and natural environments, including district energy, regional storm drainage facilities, utility grids, and trails. We support projects ranging from feasibility evaluations and master planning to design, permitting, and construction. Our group works in close collaboration with owners, architects, landscape architects, and other engineering disciplines to build a more sustainable, resilient, and thriving community.

Located in downtown Seattle, our Civil Engineering team is seeking a Civil CAD Drafter/Technician. This position will provide the opportunity for you to dive headfirst into real-world projects from day one. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the design and development of civil infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. You will support projects by creating, managing, updating, and maintaining a variety of drawings with a strong eye for presentation and attention to detail. We’re looking for team members who are excited to make a difference in the world and the communities we live and work in, are effective communicators, and thrive in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

With the supervision of a CAD technician, project engineer, and/or project manager, you will:

• Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine drafting and CAD requirements
• Create project drawings and exhibit deliverables
• Apply established company, jurisdiction, and/or project cad standards
• Maintain organization of project files
• Prepare and edit plans, profiles, sections, and details from rough sketches, redline mark-ups, and verbal instruction from team members
• Perform vehicular turning studies using software such as AutoTurn
• Be responsible for presentation and overall drawing appearance and clarity
• Coordinate with engineers and team members
• Plot and scan drawings
• Complete drawings and project responsibilities within acceptable timeline
• For CAD Technicians, understand, model, and use Civil 3D design elements

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience or completion of a CAD Technical education program
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• The ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, hardworking, dependable employee
• Be detail oriented, organized, and have good follow-through skills
• Clear and collaborative communication skills
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Civil 3D

Additional Information

This position will require full in-office attendance during a training period; upon successful completion, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule.

Physical Demands:

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.

Compensation:

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $30.00 - $50.00/hour

Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

Benefits provided by KPFF include:

• An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance with a no-premium option
• Vision insurance with a no-premium option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Dependent Care FSA option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
• 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
• Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year.
• Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
• Travel accident insurance
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.