Construction CAD Designer — AutoCAD & Civil 3D Expert

Socket.dev; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision

401(k) / RRSP plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev in Renton, WA seeks an experienced CAD Drafter to create shop drawings and preliminary designs under senior engineer guidance. You will produce accurate 2D/3D drawings, specify tolerances and materials, and ensure alignment with project specifications.

Success requires strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit skills, plus collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver timely drawings that meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate’s degree in CAD/Engineering required.
• 4+ years of CAD experience, including proficiency in CAD software.
• 3+ years of experience in the Construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings with tolerances, dimensions, materials, and data from guidance.
• Prepare preliminary designs per construction means and methods.
• Analyze sketches and input materials to determine best drawing approach.
• Identify locations/structures needing engineering review.
• Evaluate drawings to ensure compliance with requirements and standards.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

2D/3D drafting

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Technical/Associate degree in CAD or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

3D rendering software

Job description

Socket.dev in Renton, WA seeks an experienced CAD Drafter to create shop drawings and preliminary designs under senior engineer guidance. You will produce accurate 2D/3D drawings, specify tolerances and materials, and ensure alignment with project specifications.

Success requires strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit skills, plus collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver timely drawings that meet industry standards.