Civil ​/ Geotechnical CAD Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil / Geotechnical CAD Drafter to support our growing civil and geotechnical engineering team. This position will focus on preparing construction drawings, design exhibits, details, figures, and plan sets for a variety of civil infrastructure, geotechnical, foundation, earth retention, and construction support projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working closely with engineers and project managers to convert design concepts, field information, sketches, and markups into clear, accurate, and professional drawings.

• Prepare civil and geotechnical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Ability to prepare civil and geotechnical drawings using Microstation Open Roads, or willingness to learn.
• Develop plan views, profiles, sections, details, notes, schedules, and construction drawings from engineer sketches, calculations, redlines, survey information, and field data.
• Support preparation of drawings for site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control, foundations, retaining walls, earth retention systems, underpinning, micropiles, helical piles, soil nails, and other specialty geotechnical systems.
• Prepare figures and exhibits for proposals, design memoranda, geotechnical reports, construction submittals, and permit applications.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and drawing-based measurements.
• Revise drawings based on engineer comments, client comments, agency comments, and field changes.
• Maintain drawing files, references, templates, blocks, layers, and project documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Review drawings for consistency, accuracy, completeness, spelling, dimensions, scales, references, and general constructability.
• Assist with organizing plan sets and preparing drawings for internal review, client submittal, permitting, and construction use.
• Communicate questions or conflicts in project information to the appropriate engineer or project manager.

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or certificate in Drafting & Design, Civil Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of drafting or civil design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of civil construction drawings, plan preparation, dimensions, scales, and drafting standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, sketches, redlines, survey information, and technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

• Experience with Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, site development, or utility drawings.
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities, retaining walls, foundations, earth retention, or specialty geotechnical construction.
• Experience with Micro Station, GIS, Revit, Bluebeam, or other design/documentation software.
• Familiarity with DOT, municipal, or agency drafting standards.
• Experience preparing construction details, cross sections, profiles, and plan sheets.

• Detail-oriented with strong drafting accuracy.
• Ability to follow CAD standards and maintain organized drawing files.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions when information is unclear.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Professional communication with engineers, project managers, and team members.
• Interest in learning civil and geotechnical design practices.

Full-time

This position is preferably based in our Lexington, Kentucky office, with regular in-person collaboration expected. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates based on experience, location, and project needs.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a 30‐day + 1st of the month eligibility period
• Telehealth and virtual primary care access
• Simple IRA(retirement plan) with employer match up to 3%
• Tenure