Civil CAD Drafter/Technician in , us

Job Description

KPFF Seattle's Civil Team designs sites that enable land to be developed for commercial, residential, institutional, and recreational purposes. We also design critical public and private infrastructure systems that support the built and natural environments, including district energy, regional storm drainage facilities, utility grids, and trails. We support projects ranging from feasibility evaluations and master planning to design, permitting, and construction. Our group works in close collaboration with owners, architects, landscape architects, and other engineering disciplines to build a more sustainable, resilient, and thriving community.

Position: Civil CAD Drafter/Technician

Located in downtown Seattle, this role provides the opportunity to dive headfirst into real-world projects from day one. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the design and development of civil infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine drafting and CAD requirements
• Create project drawings and exhibit deliverables
• Apply established company, jurisdiction, and/or project CAD standards
• Maintain organization of project files
• Prepare and edit plans, profiles, sections, and details from rough sketches, redline mark‑ups, and verbal instruction from team members
• Perform vehicular turning studies using software such as AutoTurn
• Be responsible for presentation and overall drawing appearance and clarity
• Coordinate with engineers and team members
• Plot and scan drawings
• Complete drawings and project responsibilities within acceptable timeline
• For CAD Technicians, understand, model, and use Civil 3D design elements

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-4 years’ experience or completion of a CAD Technical education program
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• For CAD Technician, applicable and working knowledge of Civil 3D
• Ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self‑motivated, hardworking, dependable employee
• Be detail oriented, organized, and have good follow‑through skills
• Clear and collaborative communication skills
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with team members

Additional Information

This position will require full in‑office attendance during a training period; upon successful completion, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule.

Physical Demands

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs
• Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain
• Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected salary range for a qualified candidate is $30.00 - $50.00 per hour. Additionally, we offer performance‑based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance with a no‑premium option
• Vision insurance with a no‑premium option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Dependent Care FSA option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• 10 vacation days annually, increasing with years of service
• 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members
• Up to one week of paid jury duty per year
• Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
• Travel accident insurance
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.