CAD Drafter 3 (mid level)

Pay or shift range: $24.59 USD to $36.89 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons. Description 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. DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well‑being of our full‑time employees and their families. DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution). Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off, paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals begin on the first day of employment. Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers – DOWL. The hourly range for this position is $24.59 – $36.89. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. Transportation Planning and Design Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long‑term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team! 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 Revit and/or other BIM software - Preferred Proficient in one or both major civil engineering CAD Platforms (Autodesk and Civil 3D; or Microstation) Technical Expertise Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals Performs moderately complex drafting tasks independently Provides quality control of basic deliverables Teamwork 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 Produces the following independently: Plan sheets Exhibits Back checks all redlines and instructions have been incorporated Reviews all assigned deliverables for consistency Complies, updates, and reviews milestone submittal plan sets Understanding Budget and Schedule 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: Drafting fundamentals CAD standards for DOWL and DOWL clients (e.g., Cities, Counties, States, Federal) Accurately interpreting redlines and updating CAD drawings and details Creating new sheets for projects and keeping work product organized in multiple layered files (e.g., xrefs) Client Interaction 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 Associate's Degree preferred Years of experience required: 4 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years Mathematical Skills 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregonite