Engineering Technician I, CAD Drafter

BKF Engineers

CAD Technician supporting Land Development team in preparing civil engineering drawings and construction documents. Collaborating with engineers to develop AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land development projects, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Capable of collaborating effectively with engineering teams to produce accurate construction documents and improve drafting workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD DraftingCivil 3D ProficiencyDocument OrganizationAttention to DetailEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

CAD DraftingCivil/Infrastructure DrawingsConstruction Document PreparationDrawing RevisionsBase Map DevelopmentGrading PlansImprovement PlansUtility ExhibitsDrafting StandardsFile Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityCollaborationTime ManagementWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamPDF Plan SetsComputer ProficiencyDrafting Templates

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s DegreeBachelor's DegreeTechnical Certificate

Industry Keywords

Land DevelopmentEngineering DrawingsDrafting EfficiencyBKF Drafting StandardsConstruction Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with preparing and modifying AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for land development projects.
Develop base maps, utility exhibits, grading plans, improvement plans, and other engineering drawings under the direction of project engineers.
Translate engineer markups and redlines into accurate construction documents.
Assemble drawing packages, exhibits, and PDF plan sets using Bluebeam or similar software.
Support engineering staff with document organization, file management, and drawing revisions.
Maintain drawing standards, layer organization, annotation, and sheet consistency.
Coordinate with engineers to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and meet BKF drafting standards.
Learn Civil 3D workflows, drafting standards, and engineering design principles through on-the-job training.
Assist with improving drafting efficiency, templates, and production workflows as experience develops.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree, bachelor's degree, technical certificate, or equivalent amount of professional experience is a must.
0-3 years of drafting experience with CAD Drafting, preferably civil/infrastructure drawings.
Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new software.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The typical hourly rate for this position is $25.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.
Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
Generous paid time off packages.
9 Paid Holidays.
Flexible schedules.
Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
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