What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Drafting Specialist position at Nesco Resource?
Nesco has been exclusively engaged on a search for a Commercial Drafter with a long-standing Engineering client in West Texas. This growing engineering team is seeking a skilled Civil Drafting Specialist with experience in commercial land development. This position involves producing high-quality technical drawings, coordinating with project teams, and supporting the civil design process from concept through final plan preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed civil drafting deliverables, including:
- Site plans, grading plans, utility layouts, drainage plans
- Erosion control sheets, roadway layouts, and related civil design components
- Develop and organize CAD files, base maps, and plan sets consistent with internal and jurisdictional standards.
- Collaborate with engineers and project managers to incorporate design requirements and resolve technical questions.
- Review survey data, engineering documents, and municipal specifications to ensure accuracy in drafted plans.
- Verify all drawings meet applicable codes, zoning requirements, and permitting guidelines.
- Apply redline changes and update drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist in assembling submittal packages for permitting and regulatory review.
- Maintain organized documentation, file structures, and version control.
- 3-5 years of civil drafting experience within land development (commercial projects strongly preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- Solid understanding of:
- Commercial site development workflows
- Grading concepts and surface modeling
- Utility and drainage design fundamentals
- Construction documentation standards
- Ability to interpret engineering plans, surveys, and technical reports.
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
- Capability to manage multiple deadlines and project priorities.
- Advanced experience with Civil 3D workflows.
- Experience preparing full civil plan sets.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a team-first mindset.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000