Auto-CAD Drafter

The Project Engineer – Warehouse Rack Design & Permitting supports the design, documentation, and permitting of warehouse racking systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers, this role assists with drawing reviews, engineering documentation, and submittals to local jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in warehouse infrastructure, rack systems, and California permitting workflows.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing warehouse rack layouts, load information, and anchorage details
• Support coordination between rack drawings and architectural or structural plans
• Help assemble engineering calculation packages prepared by licensed Professional Engineers
• Maintain rack design documentation, submittals, and revision logs
• Perform basic checks for completeness and consistency of engineering documents
• Prepare permit application packages for warehouse racking installations
• Submit plans to local jurisdictions and track plan check status
• Log and distribute plan check comments to internal teams and consultants
• Assist with resubmittals and document revisions
• Maintain organized permit and inspection records
• Support Project Managers and Senior Engineers with technical documentation needs
• Participate in internal coordination meetings related to rack design and permitting
• Respond to basic RFIs and field questions with guidance from senior staff
• Help track engineering and permitting schedules
• Maintain electronic project files and drawing archives
• Verify that approved plans are issued for construction
• Assist with as-built documentation and project closeout packages
• Follow established engineering and permitting procedures

Education and Experience:

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• 1–3 years of experience in engineering, construction, or industrial projects
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, plans, and technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to CAD tools is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills · Ability to collaborate effectively and take direction from senior engineering staff
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn new engineering and permitting processes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Design/Quote Turnaround Time
• Drawing/Quote Quality
• Project On-Time Delivery Rate
• Project Budget Adherence