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AutoCAD Drafter - Civil 3D

Essel · Tampa · United States

Full timeDrafter / CAD Technician

Posted: 5/2/2024 · Last checked: 10/20/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Essel's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

AutoCAD Drafter 

We are seeking a Civil CAD Drafter proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D to assist in environmental projects for both private and municipal projects. Our focus is mainly on horizontal construction, necessitating expertise in generating plan views, profile views, cross-sections, grading, and volume calculations. Your role entails marking up designs, producing figures, and assembling drawing sets. Collaboration within a team and independent task completion will be required, working on diverse projects alongside various engineers. You will work with a team as well as independently to complete tasks and projects from a wide variety of engineers. 

Responsibilities:

  • Performs drafting, detailing, and graphics layout with limited supervision.
  • Prepare construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Apply and follow appropriate CAD standards and best practices
  • Perform volume calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Support all aspects of drafting or CAD under the supervision of the lead professional
  • Prepare site plan layout from existing maps or tracings, corrections to existing drawings, etc.
  • Prepare well boring logs from field notes

Requirements

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in drafting or graphics required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
  • 2+ years of experience in civil and site grading experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required

Benefits

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a competitive package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
  • Paid holidays, PTO, and Parental Leave

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