Traffic Control CAD Drafter I

EKN Engineering; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Discounts via BenefitsHub

Catered Lunches

Office Snacks

Wellness Programs

Job summary

EKN Engineering in Irvine, CA is seeking a TCP Designer I to join our drafting-focused team. You will develop safe and accurate traffic control plans for construction and utility work in public streets, in compliance with CA MUTCD and WATCH Manual standards.

The role emphasizes CAD drafting support, plan development, and collaboration with project managers and clients. A long-term career in CAD/drafting is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional CAD experience.
• Autodesk Certified Professional certification.
• Associate's degree (AA) in Drafting (or equivalent).
• Advanced AutoCAD skills.
• Experience with redline processing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• A genuine long-term interest in continuing a career in CAD/drafting work.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting support to a technical engineering team, working under general supervision and subject to supervisory review
• Prepare preliminary and final traffic control plans for construction and utility projects using sketches, aerial imagery, field information, client plans, and project manager instructions, ensuring compliance with the CA MUTCD (latest edition), WATCH Manual (latest edition), and applicable local agency requirements
• Review roadway, construction, utility, and site plans to identify work limits and determine appropriate traffic control requirements
• Develop layouts for lane closures, shoulder closures, work zones, detours, and pedestrian/bicycle routing
• Determine proper placement of signs, cones, barricades, channelizing devices, arrow boards, and other traffic control equipment
• Review completed plans for accuracy, consistency, and constructability before submittal
• Process redline comments and revise plans based on feedback from project managers, clients, and agencies
• Follow company CAD standards, templates, and drafting procedures
• Maintain accurate project files, drawing revisions, and supporting documentation
• Update the company's system of record with the status of assigned projects
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while meeting project deadlines

Skills

CAD drafting

Redline processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office 365

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

EKN Engineering in Irvine, CA is seeking a TCP Designer I to join our drafting-focused team. You will develop safe and accurate traffic control plans for construction and utility work in public streets, in compliance with CA MUTCD and WATCH Manual standards.

The role emphasizes CAD drafting support, plan development, and collaboration with project managers and clients. A long-term career in CAD/drafting is encouraged.