Entry Level CAD Drafter

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC


Date: 1 day ago
City: Warwick, RI
Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a CAD Drafter to support our environmental engineering projects by producing high-quality technical drawings and figures. This position plays a key role in transforming design concepts and field data into detailed, accurate plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D. We are seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed engineering design plans and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Perform drafting tasks under the direction of engineers and senior designers
  • Create and modify grading plans, utility layouts, alignments, site plans, and profiles
  • Generate surface models and perform earthwork analyses
  • Interpret and apply survey data, field notes, and engineering markups
  • Assist in developing construction drawings that comply with local, state, and federal standards
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and support project estimating
  • Collaborate with GIS drafters and Plant 3D designers for data integration and consistency
  • Import and incorporate GPS field data and geospatial information into project drawings
  • Maintain organized CAD files, templates, and project data in accordance with company standards
  • Coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines and ensure drawing accuracy

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including tools such as surface creation, alignments, profiles, and grading
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and specifications
  • Strong attention to detail, with effective problem-solving and organizational skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$45,000—$55,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

  • 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Generous paid-time-off policy
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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