What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Drafter position at Salas O'Brien?
Salas O’Brien is a growing employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on
achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are
today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
The Federal-FL business unit serves a variety of markets and employs engineers in the civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, industrial, environmental, and fire protection disciplines. We have performed work in most states in the continental US and multiple international locations.
Our office is located in Merritt Island, Florida, immediately south of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Our office (formerly Nelson Engineering, Salas O’Brien Company) has a significant aerospace heritage working with NASA, US Space Force, and numerous private space companies while providing an ever-expanding mix of engineering services to federal and local government agencies as well as commercial customers in a variety of industries. We are focused on providing client value and exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Job Summary
The Civil Drafter job duties will include providing drafting support to engineers and designers throughout the engineering design process. Your work will primarily focus on AutoCAD and Civil3D model and drawing development of construction drawing packages based on various datasets and engineer input, completing engineer markups during the design process, preparing design concepts, completing as-built drawings and the creation or modification of details.
Work will primarily be conducted virtually, but local candidates are encouraged to work from the office
occasionally (20%). Travel to the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County) and other travel locations
will be limited.
Responsibilities
Civil drafting support for new construction, renovation, and modification projects including development of civil construction drawing elements including but not limited to:
Skills
Ability to obtain a clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment with potential for ability to perform site visits which may include active construction sites.
If working remotely, provide a working environment that is conducive to meeting / phone call attendance and participation without interruptions.
Travel
In office work will be conducted either remotely or at the Merritt Island, Florida office in the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County).
Other travel locations will be limited (less than 10%).
Compensation: $55-65K based on skills and experience
Benefits
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits
Package, Including
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm
focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s
requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing
challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our
specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise
buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences,
infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources,
finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key
role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law
achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are
today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
The Federal-FL business unit serves a variety of markets and employs engineers in the civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, industrial, environmental, and fire protection disciplines. We have performed work in most states in the continental US and multiple international locations.
Our office is located in Merritt Island, Florida, immediately south of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Our office (formerly Nelson Engineering, Salas O’Brien Company) has a significant aerospace heritage working with NASA, US Space Force, and numerous private space companies while providing an ever-expanding mix of engineering services to federal and local government agencies as well as commercial customers in a variety of industries. We are focused on providing client value and exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Job Summary
The Civil Drafter job duties will include providing drafting support to engineers and designers throughout the engineering design process. Your work will primarily focus on AutoCAD and Civil3D model and drawing development of construction drawing packages based on various datasets and engineer input, completing engineer markups during the design process, preparing design concepts, completing as-built drawings and the creation or modification of details.
Work will primarily be conducted virtually, but local candidates are encouraged to work from the office
occasionally (20%). Travel to the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County) and other travel locations
will be limited.
Responsibilities
Civil drafting support for new construction, renovation, and modification projects including development of civil construction drawing elements including but not limited to:
- Site plans- Existing condition, demolition, and modification site plans showing scope of work in planimetric view. Importing of survey drawings in applicable coordinate system.
- Utility plan and profile drawings – alignment-based plan and profile drawings showing the primary utility and crossing / conflicting utilities and ground surface data in plan and profile view. Includes pressure and gravity systems for various liquid and gas systems.
- Paving, grading, and drainage plans – site plans indicating extents and types of pavement, existing and modified topography and grading, and drainage plans indicating flow paths and drainage system elements (structures, ponds, culverts, etc).
- Geometry plans – site plans indicating measurement and survey point based geometric data connected to state plane coordinate systems.
- Various details, schedules, and diagrams to illustrate typical and project specific elements for construction.
- Produce record drawing documentation based on contractor redlines, as-built survey conditions and engineer input.
Skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
- Confident and ambitious problem solver
- Creative and innovative – Self-directed initiative
- Dependable
- Understands the culture of business
- Detail-oriented
- A.S. in Drafting and Design (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
- 2-4 years of drafting/design experience working in a civil engineering environment is required.
- Basic knowledge of the engineering design process. Experience working with civil design drawings is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and e-mail applications.
- Experience in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D (version 2023-26).
- Provide constructive and efficient quality control reviews to ensure project design standards are met.
- Basic familiarity with codes and federal/state/local regulations is preferred.
- Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Valid/Unrestricted driver license (in state of residence)
- Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Ability to obtain a clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment with potential for ability to perform site visits which may include active construction sites.
If working remotely, provide a working environment that is conducive to meeting / phone call attendance and participation without interruptions.
Travel
In office work will be conducted either remotely or at the Merritt Island, Florida office in the Space Coast Area of Florida (Brevard County).
Other travel locations will be limited (less than 10%).
Compensation: $55-65K based on skills and experience
Benefits
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits
Package, Including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm
focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s
requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing
challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our
specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise
buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences,
infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources,
finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key
role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000