Design Drafter

About The Job Design Drafter

Whitestone Associates, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company and leading provider of environmental, geotechnical engineering, and consulting services throughout the eastern US, is currently recruiting for a Design Drafter to join our team. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced candidates to join and contribute to the growth of an employee-owned engineering firm.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Design Drafter with 2 years of experience to support our geotechnical engineering team. This position involves preparing a wide variety of technical drawings, site plans, and design-related exhibits using AutoCAD and GIS tools.

Location: Rocky Hill, CT

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed geotechnical drawings including:
• Deep foundation plans and sections (e.g., piles, caissons, drilled shafts);
• Retaining wall layouts, sections, and details;
• Slope and embankment stability analysis figures;
• Grading plans, site details, and other design-related exhibits;
• Work closely with geotechnical project engineers and project managers to understand design intent, project scope, schedule, and required deliverables;
• Ensure drawings are accurate, consistent, and compliant with company CAD standards and project specifications;
• Maintain and organize drawing files, revisions, and supporting documentation in a logical, well-structured manner;
• Set up and manage drawing layers, scales, viewports, pen tables, plotting standards, and file templates;
• Coordinate with engineering staff to incorporate design changes and support project deadlines; and
• Manage multiple drafting tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma required;
• Degree in Computer Drafting/Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred;
• Minimum of 2 years of CAD drafting experience in an engineering, construction, or technical production environment;
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of CAD fundamentals including:
• Layer management;
• Drawing and plotting scales;
• Text, dimensioning, and linework organization;
• Cross-sections, profiles, and detail development;
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Windows, Word, Excel);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineering staff;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Willingness to expand CAD skills through training and self-directed learning; and
• Experience with geotechnical and retaining wall design drawings is highly preferred.
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience drafting deep foundations, retaining walls, or other structural/earth support systems;
• Experience preparing drawings for slope stability or earthwork analysis; and
• Knowledge of ArcGIS.
  
  

Benefits

• The estimated range for this position is $50,000-$85,000
• Whitestone's Employee Stock Ownership Program (offered at no cost to each eligible employee)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Traditional & Roth 401K Plans with Company Match
• Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Multiple AFLAC Insurance Products
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Multiple Corporate Discount Programs