Transportation CAD Engineer I — Design & Drafting

Jaquith Consulting Group; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaquith Consulting Group is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering and technical support for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Under the direction of Senior Engineering staff, the incumbent assists with engineering design support, drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination activities.

The Associate Engineer utilizes CAD software to prepare and modify engineering drawings, supports analyses, and maintains project documentation while gaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 1 year of relevant engineering/drafting experience; or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation).
• Assist with engineering design, drafting, and construction support for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy under senior staff guidance.
• Incorporate redline markups and maintain drawing files per project standards.
• Support field staff with construction sketches, record drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with calculations, quantity takeoffs, and preparation of project exhibits and presentations.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, PMs, contractors, and team members.
• Maintain electronic files and manage document control and versioning.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and construction coordination activities.

Skills

CAD drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bluebeam Revu

ProjectWise

Job description

Jaquith Consulting Group is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering and technical support for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Under the direction of Senior Engineering staff, the incumbent assists with engineering design support, drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination activities.

The Associate Engineer utilizes CAD software to prepare and modify engineering drawings, supports analyses, and maintains project documentation while gaining