Entry-Level CAD Drafter - Civil Plans & AutoCAD

EKN Engineering; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EKN Engineering in Irvine, CA is seeking an entry-level CAD Drafter I to support drafting and project documentation. You will learn to transform initial designs into working CAD drawings and assist with maintaining project records and standards across the workload.

The role requires basic AutoCAD drafting, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Office 365; you will collaborate across teams to deliver accurate plans and exhibits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years technical training or coursework.
• AutoCAD drafting experience preferred for plan views and drafting.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support services for projects.
• Prepare preliminary and final engineering drawings, plans, maps and exhibits.
• Transform rough designs into working documents using CAD software.
• Learn and comply with company CAD organizational standards.
• Produce finished drawings from design sketches under guidance.
• Address plan check comments and edit text/attributes as needed.
• Assemble exhibits and plans from existing information.
• Perform other duties such as document scans as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma + 2 years technical or trade school

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

EKN Engineering in Irvine, CA is seeking an entry-level CAD Drafter I to support drafting and project documentation. You will learn to transform initial designs into working CAD drawings and assist with maintaining project records and standards across the workload.

The role requires basic AutoCAD drafting, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Office 365; you will collaborate across teams to deliver accurate plans and exhibits.