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Posted Apr 23, 2026

Early Career CAD Drafter

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EA Engineering is a company focused on providing interdisciplinary services to address complex environmental challenges. They are seeking an Early Career CAD Drafter to produce high-quality technical drawings and figures for environmental engineering projects, supporting design concepts and field data transformation into accurate plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D. 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 Skills - 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 - Associate's degree or certificate in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field Benefits - 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 Company Overview - EA is a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-owned public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://eaest.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship - EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 4 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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