CAD Drafter 3 (mid level)

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

Bring your CAD expertise to a team where your skills will make a real impact. We’re looking for a CAD Drafter 3 to support a variety of civil engineering, permitting, and survey-related projects using CAD software and Civil3D. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality drafting services while applying your intermediate to advanced drafting proficiency in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We're seeking candidates who demonstrate strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and a solid work ethic. As a CAD Drafter 3, you'll be expected to work well with others, respond positively to constructive feedback, and continue expanding your knowledge with the support of experienced team members. If you're ready to take on meaningful work and grow within a supportive and technically driven team, 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 is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results. Follows established practice area workflows.

Project Delivery

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Understands and employs the following drafting standards:

Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderate to advanced levels of drafting work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy.

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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