Civil Drafter

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits package

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC in Northville, Michigan is seeking a Civil Drafter to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil or utility design, particularly with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and will manage project drawings and collaborate with engineers and project managers.

Benefits include a comprehensive medical plan, retirement benefits with employer match, and generous PTO. Join MES for a fulfilling career in a supportive work environment that values teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project drawings during planning and design.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers.
• Prepare permit drawing sets including plans and details.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Associates degree in AutoCAD drafting or equivalent

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is looking for a Civil Drafter to join our team! We are looking for an experienced drafter with a background in civil or utility design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. MES is a multifaceted utility design and engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. The Civil CAD Drafter is responsible for supporting our clients and co-workers in preparing plan and profile road and utility projects. The CAD Designer must also support our core principles – understand our customers and satisfy their needs, do what we say we are going to do and have fun.

Responsibilities

• Manage the setup and preparation of detailed project drawings during planning and design.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Technician to provide drawings on schedule.
• Prepare permit drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes.
• Understand AutoCAD requirements needed for difference clients as well as our firm.
• Perform QA/QC on drawing files.
• Coordinate project deadlines with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Work Environment

• Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Primarily work in an office setting.
• Ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.

Compensation And Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

Requirements

• Associates degree in AutoCAD drafting or equivalent work experience.
• 1-5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Civil 3D experience is preferred.
• MDOT and MicroStation experience a plus.
• Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills and familiarity of industry practices and regulations.
• Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Office and Outlook.