Entry Level Structural Drafter Jobs
New grad structural drafter jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Technology & Software, with employers like GHD, Ksb US, and Artech hiring at this level now.
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From the first sketch to the final deliverable, we keep projects moving forward. We are looking for professionals who bring energy, accountability, and passion to their work—and who want to grow alongside a team committed to excellence.
Burton Engineering is seeking a Civil Designer/CAD Drafter who enjoys technical design, problem-solving, and collaborating with engineers to create quality construction documents for land development projects. If you are passionate about Civil 3D design and contributing to meaningful projects while continuing to grow your skills, we would like to hear from you.
Your Role and Contributions:
- Produce civil site construction documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development projects.
- Develop initial design concepts, preliminary drawings, site layouts, grading, drainage, utility, and roadway plans.
- Prepare drawings and supporting documentation that comply with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements.
- Coordinate with project engineers, project managers, and team members to ensure design accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of work.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Perform basic QA/QC checks to maintain drawing accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Manage multiple tasks efficiently while supporting project deadlines, budgets, and team productivity.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Relevant engineering design experience associated with 1 – 3 years in the land development field.
- Associate degree in engineering technology, BS degree in civil engineering or related technical design experience.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and other related software.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, surveys, and technical documents.
- Problem-solving mindset, Collaborative attitude, Adaptable and responsive to project changes.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Compensation, Benefits and Growth:
- Competitive Salary – Commensurate with Experience
- Medical / Dental / Life Insurance / Long & Short-Term Disability / Voluntary Life
- 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contributions’
- Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Days
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
If you’re ready to design with purpose and grow your skills – join us!
Pay: $31.25 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Structural Drafter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level structural drafter job?
Employers hiring entry level structural drafters look for proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, familiarity with structural drawing conventions, and at least one concrete sample of your work. A school project, personal drafting exercise, or internship drawing set all count as portfolio material. Candidates who can show clean, annotated drawings and a basic understanding of load paths and detailing consistently stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level structural drafters?
Companies hiring entry level structural drafters right now include GHD, Ksb US, and Artech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and architecture and design practices make up a large share of employers actively posting at this level.
Are there remote entry level structural drafter jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still more common at this level. About 53% of entry level structural drafter openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects how many employers prefer junior drafters to work alongside senior staff early in their careers. Remote openings do exist and are worth filtering for if flexibility matters to you.
Are these new grad structural drafter jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior structural drafter roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, or asks for a portfolio rather than a long employment record. These signals indicate an employer is open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level structural drafters?
Entry Level structural drafter roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they depend on ongoing project pipelines that require drafting support across design, detailing, and documentation phases.