Whitestone Associates, Inc.
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.
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.
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
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Traditional & Roth 401K Plans with Company Match
Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
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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.
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.
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
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Traditional & Roth 401K Plans with Company Match
Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
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