Structural CAD Drafter (1-3 years)

Coffman Engineers; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Coffman Engineers’ Denver Office is seeking a Structural CAD Drafter to join our team, developing detailed structural drawings and project documents in collaboration with engineers and design staff. You will contribute to high-quality, on-time drafting across diverse projects, using AutoCAD and Revit, while meeting client CAD standards and project specs.

A related technical degree or CAD certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years drafting/design experience, with structural focus.
• CAD training certificate or an associate degree preferred.
• Eligible to obtain U.S. security clearance.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating detailed structural drawings and documents.
• Collaborate with engineers and design teams to meet specs and codes.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of drafting tasks.
• Work on multiple projects with different teams.

Skills

CAD drafting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

CAD training certificate

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BlueBeam

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 25 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 25 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Come work with a fun team of professionals in Coffman Engineers’ Denver Office as we grow and enhance the communities around us.

Coffman Engineers’ is seeking a Structural CAD Drafter to join our team in applying engineering and drafting skills to successfully develop design packages for a variety of diverse and challenging projects.

Responsibilities will include assisting in creating detailed structural drawings and project documents in collaboration with engineers and other design team members. This requires the ability to develop drawings in conformance with project specifications, client CAD standards, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices. Your work will be focused on ensuring a high level of quality and on-time delivery of drafting and design assignments.

Qualifications

Requirements Include

• 1 to 3 years of experience in drafting and design (at least some parts of this experience must be in the structural discipline).
• Certificate from a CAD training program or a Technical/Associates degree in engineering or related field (preferred).
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a US Security clearance.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in CAD, layout, and BIM.
• Design software proficiency with recent release(s) of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Additional computer skills necessary for daily activities including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and BlueBeam.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with various project teams, prioritizing and organizing tasks as needed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Expected pay range for this position is $28.37 - $32.69 per hour.

This position is not eligible for any type of current or future employment sponsorship.

Additional Information

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Coffman has been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal. Our Denver office ranked #6 in the Medium Business category, making us the highest-ranked engineering consulting group on the list.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and family-friendly policies. See more about benefits at www.coffman.com/careers. Our Denver Metro office is located in Westminster, close to Westminster promenade with restaurants, shopping, and conveniences. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 25 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Best Place to Work BOAB, Alaska Business Magazine, 2023

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.