Drafter

$59,800 - $88,400/Yr

Bkf Engineers - Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Rosa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

BKF Engineers is seeking a Drafter to join their team in Santa Rosa or San Rafael, CA. The role involves working closely with engineers in the preliminary and final engineering stages, focusing on land development and transportation civil engineering. The Drafter will be responsible for creating and updating various engineering maps and plans using CAD software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare improvement plans, site plans, Parcel and Tract Maps, Tentative Maps, Record of Survey maps, ALTA survey maps, topographic maps and other maps and exhibits as directed.
• Update drawings and CAD files, as directed by the Project Engineers, Planners, and Surveyors, to keep them current.
• Responsible for daily backup of CAD drawings.
• Work with standard CAD specifications and formats required by various private firms and government agencies.
• Enlarge or reduce drawings to fit a specific scale.
• Help maintain the CAD drawing file project directory.

Requirements

• A.A or B.S. in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Design Technology, Engineering Technology or related field from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent plus appropriate continuing education.
• One year experience performing related engineering or surveying tasks is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic engineering and surveying terms and methods.
• Understanding of pertinent computer software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Profit sharing