Sr. CAD Designer​/Drafter

About the Position

We're seeking an experienced and successful Sr. CAD Designer/Drafter (Transportation Infrastructure) to join our team! In this role you will get to work with a team of engineers and other drafters using Micro Station to create engineering drawings supporting transportation infrastructure projects in the following counties:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma, CA.

Your primary focus will be on preparing roadway and traffic plans, including title sheets, key maps, line indexes, typical cross sections, roadway layouts, and construction details. You will also be responsible for creating profiles and superelevation sheets, contour grading plans, and summary of quantities to support accurate project reporting.

This is a temporary (~8 weeks), full-time, onsite position located in Oakland, CA.

Responsibilities

• Creating profiles and superelevation sheets, contour grading plans, and summary of quantities to support accurate project reporting.
• Drafting traffic plans such as signing and pavement delineation, construction area signs, and traffic electrical plans
• Coordinating with the utility team to develop draft utility relocation and new facility plans, ensuring alignment with existing infrastructure.
• Assisting in preparing drainage plans to address stormwater management and hydraulic requirements.
• Updating roadway, traffic, utility, and hydraulic plans based on stakeholder feedback and technical reviews.
• Assisting in preparing contract bid documents and ensuring all plans are validated and ready for final submission.
• Supporting the development of as-built plans and providing input on change orders as needed.
• Quality checking work in adherence to CAD standards and engineering markups.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS degree in computer aided drafting or similar field.
• 5+ years' work experience supporting transportation infrastructure, inclusive of road and highway projects.
• Proficiency in Caltrans CADD standards.
• Strong proficiency with Micro Station 2023, Connect, and V8i.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365/Suite (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $61k-$125k/yr ($29-$60/hr.) Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate's level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
• Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
• Free Personal Financial Planning Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept…