Drafter

Apex Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K program with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a detail-oriented Drafter to support surveying, engineering, and land development projects. You will prepare accurate CAD drawings, including right-of-way and boundary mapping, and draft legal land descriptions while coordinating with field teams and stakeholders.

The role requires 2-5 years of drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong attention to detail. You will collaborate across disciplines and contribute to project deliverables and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of drafting experience, preferably supporting survey, civil, utility, or land development projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Experience interpreting survey data, legal descriptions, and land records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain CAD drawings for survey-related projects, including right-of-way, boundary, topographic, and utility corridor mapping.
• Draft and interpret legal land descriptions, including metes and bounds and centerline descriptions.
• Support field survey crews by processing survey data and incorporating findings into project deliverables.
• Research existing survey records, property information, plats, deeds, and other land-related documentation.
• Coordinate with local, county, and state agencies to obtain right-of-way and property information.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and distribution of completed project documentation.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure accuracy of drafting deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, project managers, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.

Skills

Drafting experience

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Surveying, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job#: 3045740

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Drafter to support surveying, engineering, and land development projects through the preparation of accurate technical drawings and documentation. This role will collaborate with field and office teams to develop survey plats, right-of-way exhibits, and related mapping products while ensuring adherence to project standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain CAD drawings for survey-related projects, including right-of-way, boundary, topographic, and utility corridor mapping.
• Draft and interpret legal land descriptions, including metes and bounds and centerline descriptions.
• Support field survey crews by processing survey data and incorporating findings into project deliverables.
• Research existing survey records, property information, plats, deeds, and other land-related documentation.
• Coordinate with local, county, and state agencies to obtain right-of-way and property information.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and distribution of completed project documentation.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure accuracy of drafting deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, project managers, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Surveying, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of drafting experience, preferably supporting survey, civil, utility, or land development projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Experience interpreting survey data, legal descriptions, and land records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Utility, transmission, energy, or infrastructure project experience.
• Familiarity with right-of-way mapping, surveying concepts, and property research.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodation

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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