Drafter / Civil 3D Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to support civil infrastructure projects across transportation, land development, and water resources. This hands-on role involves producing construction documents, updating plan sets, and coordinating with engineering staff.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years of CAD drafting in civil/infrastructure, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (Revit a plus).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of drafting experience with CAD for civil/infrastructure drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D; Revit a plus.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or PDF markup tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

2D/3D modeling

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Deadline-driven

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

We’re seeking an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to provide production drafting and modeling support for civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources, and related disciplines. This is a hands-on role that involves preparing construction documents, updating plan sets, and coordinating with engineering staff.

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
• 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
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues within drafting and design software
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $64,000.00 - $85,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.