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Whitestone Associates, Inc.

Design Drafter

Whitestone Associates, Inc., Rocky Hill, Connecticut, us, 06067

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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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