CAD Drafter 2 (early career professional)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Surface Water

One drop at a time, water seems pleasant, and non-threatening. But when you look at places like the Grand Canyon, carved by the power of water, communities around the world ravaged by floods, or waterways polluted by poorly managed run-off, it's evident that managing and protecting our natural waterways is serious business. Our drainage and river systems experts are experienced on the latest practices, modeling software, and federal, state, and local regulations to help address flooding and drainage issues, protecting rivers and streams, and plan for all of our clients’ water-management needs. Join our team and be one of the People Who Make it Happen!

Summary

Take the next step in your CAD design career by joining our collaborative and forward-thinking team as a CAD Drafter 2. In this role, you’ll perform well-defined drafting services using CAD software and Civil3D to support a variety of civil engineering, permitting, and survey-related projects. We're looking for someone who demonstrates proficiency with intermediate-level drafting fundamentals, has a strong work ethic, and is eager to grow professionally. You'll have the opportunity to quickly learn and apply new drafting skills while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to absorb and apply constructive feedback. If you're ready to advance your drafting expertise and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

Team player who follows the direction of others. Asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced. Follows established practice area workflows.

Project Delivery

Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates intermediate familiarity with the following drafting standards:

Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex drafting work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy - work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

No

Education and/or Experience

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.

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