Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran’s Lee's Summit, Missouri location, is looking for a Civil CAD Drafter/Designer to join our team.

Position Overview

Join our civil engineering team as a CAD Drafter/Designer, creating precise technical drawings that bring infrastructure and site development projects to life. You’ll collaborate with engineers to turn concepts into buildable plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency from design through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Must have an understanding of Civil CAD-based drafting procedures.
Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD), Civil 3D software
Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction various projects
Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, and structures
Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting reports
Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, photography, or other duplicating methods
Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Civil Engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts
Provide Engineers and Surveyors with drafting support

Qualifications

2+ years civil or land surveying experience, preferred
Two-year design/drafting degree
Proficiency with Civil 3D, Microsoft Office

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees, plus company deductible assistance
401(k) with 4% company match
Generous PTO plan and 7 major holidays
Continuing education and professional development support

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