What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter - Designer position at Welch Comer Engineers?
Join Our Team as a Civil Engineering Drafter/Designer!
Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID / Spokane Valley, WA
Are you a detail-oriented designer who loves transforming ideas into reality? Do you want to work for a company that prioritizes work-life balance, career growth, and innovation? At Welch Comer Engineers, we’re looking for a passionate Drafter/Designer to join our team and help shape the communities we serve!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
✅ 4.5-day workweek – Start your weekend at noon on Fridays!
✅ Competitive pay – $25-$34/hr (DOE) overtime at 1.5x rate.
✅ 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) – You’ll have a real stake in our success!
✅ Career Development – We invest in your growth with training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
✅ Comprehensive Benefits – Signing bonus (DOE), 401(k) matching, year-end bonuses, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, and more!
What You’ll Be Doing
Create designs that matter – Develop CAD drawings for roadways, water/sewer systems, stormwater projects, and more.
Collaborate with engineers & surveyors – Work as part of a team on impactful civil engineering projects.
Work with top-notch tools – Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D (MicroStation experience is a plus!).
Solve real-world challenges – Apply creativity and technical skills to bring projects to life.
What We’re Looking For
5 years of CAD experience (Civil Engineering focus preferred).
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (or eagerness to enhance your skills!).
Strong communication & teamwork abilities – We thrive on collaboration.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while staying organized.
Why Welch Comer?
We’ve been serving Idaho and Washington for 40 years, and we’re not just another engineering firm—we’re a tight-knit team that makes a difference. We don’t answer to a corporate HQ, so our focus remains on our clients and communities. Our culture is built on creativity, collaboration, and fun, which is why our employees stick around (our average tenure is 11 years!).
Ready to launch your career with us? Apply today with your resume, cover letter, and references!
This is an in-person position in Coeur d’Alene, ID, or Spokane Valley, WA.
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Welch Comer Engineers is an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $34