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Drafting Engineer

Zero Impact Energy
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development


Job Type: Full-time

In-Office: Monday - Friday

We are an end-to-end renewable energy provider, offering products to commercial and enterprise clients in EV Charging solutions, Fleet Electrification, Solar Microgrids, Energy storage, Hydroponic farming, and Rain Water/Grey Water collection systems. We have been experiencing tremendous growth in all these areas and operate under several government rebate programs that ensure a steady and reliable flow of revenues. Our company handles the entire flow of providing these products and services beginning with Sales, Provisioning, Design and Engineering, Contracting and Construction, Servicing and Maintenance.

We are seeking an experienced Drafting Engineer to plan and oversee a wide variety of construction projects from beginning to end.

The ideal applicant will be highly organized, with the ability to plan ahead and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects under budget. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us.

Drafting Engineer skillset must include:

  • AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam skills required
  • Must know how to create, markup, edit, and produce building plans
  • Must have knowledge of Electrical Diagrams, such as Single Lines wiring, conduits, etc
  • Must know the California Building Code in detail
  • Must be experienced in ADA parking requirements, sloping, path of travel, etc.
  • Must have a basic understanding of trenching, running conduits, and concrete padding.
  • Must know how to design as-built site plans
  • Must know how to coordinate with Utility companies
  • Must be able to fully manage Permit applications, submittal, follow up, and Inspections.
  • Must be able to qualify, hire, and manage contractors for all needed trades
  • Must be able to budget and manage any given construction job end-to-end
  • Must communicate with vendors, partners, and providers in an efficient and conducive manner to move work forward.


The tasks will include:

  • Prepare reports regarding job status
  • Resolve any problems that may arise
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
  • Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and key team members of the project team
  • Obtain the appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites
  • Plan construction operations
  • Ensure all deadlines are met
  • Delegate responsibilities
  • Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects
  • Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly
  • Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project
  • Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards


Job Requirements

  • PMP or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset
  • Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or similar Engineering Degree is a requirement
  • Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
  • Understanding of construction management processes
  • Familiar with construction and project management software programs
  • Excellent time management ability
  • Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills

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