CAD Drafter

About the Positions

We are seeking CAD Drafters at various levels to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your primary focus will be developing accurate and coordinated drawings and models to support the design, permitting, and construction of complex infrastructure projects. You will also be responsible for incorporating redlines from engineers and designers, maintaining drawing sets through multiple revisions, and ensuring conformance with applicable standards, specifications, and project requirements.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need . This posting targets Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 2D and 3D drawings and models for civil infrastructure projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools.
• Interpret redlines, sketches, field data, and design markups to produce coordinated drawing sets and technical deliverables.
• Develop plan views, profiles, cross sections, and other drawing types to support design, permitting, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure drawings reflect project requirements and design intent.
• Incorporate revisions, track changes, and maintain version control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply agency standards, CAD layering conventions, and file-naming protocols consistently across all deliverables.
• Assist in preparing drawing packages for submittals, permits, and construction.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines (civil, structural, MEP, etc.) to identify and resolve drawing or design issues.
• Support quality control efforts by reviewing drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.

Attributes

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and / or airport projects.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $80k-$125k / year ($38-$60 / hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, geographic location, etc.

Benefits

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 unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / protected veterans. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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