Associate CAD Technician

Provost & Pritchard; Sonora (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pritchard Consulting Group in Sonora, CA is seeking an Associate CAD Technician for our Geostructural division. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Civil 3D experience, can run sheet sets, perform foundational design calculations, and act as CAD lead through project lifecycles.

Responsibilities include preparing complete construction drawing packages in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, conducting basic calculations, managing drawing schedules, and enforcing CAD standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional civil drafting experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• High School diploma or equivalent; CAD/Drafting certification or associate degree preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate technically with engineering teams.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, modify, and manage complete construction drawing packages in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Perform foundational engineering calculations (slopes, grades, earthworks).
• Serve as CAD Lead Technician for plan production phases and report progress to PMs.
• Own complete drawing sheet sets and enforce file management standards.
• Participate in CAD administration and drafting standards improvements.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Technical communication

Project coordination

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

CAD/Drafting associate degree (preferred)

Outils

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Description du poste

Also available in our Modesto Office

Summary

Pritchard Consulting Group is hiring an Associate CAD Technician for our Geostructural division in Sonora, CA. This position is tailored for a Civil 3D professional with 3+ years of experience who is ready to run their own sheet sets, perform foundational design calculations, and serve as the CAD lead for localized infrastructure project lifecycles.

Type of Projects:

• Private residential tunnels and unique underground spaces
• Water conveyance structures (including water-district tunnels, canals, and irrigation networks)
• Earth-retention and ground-support structures

Responsibilities

• Prepare, modify, and manage complete, high-quality construction drawing packages within AutoCAD and Civil 3D from sketches, notes, and verbal direction.
• Perform foundational engineering calculations under limited supervision, including pipeline slopes, street grades, area grades, and earthworks.
• Serve as the designated CAD Lead Technician for plan production phases, managing drawing schedules and providing progress reports to Project Managers.
• Take ownership of complete drawing sheet sets and strictly enforce company file management protocols and naming conventions.
• Participate in CAD administration tasks and contribute to the ongoing improvement of corporate drafting standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional civil drafting experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• High School diploma or equivalent; a technical certification or Associate Degree in CAD/Drafting is highly preferred.
• Strong, hands-on professional experience with Autodesk Civil 3D workflows (surfaces, feature lines, and corridors).
• Practical experience drafting gravity and pressure utility networks.
• Clear written and verbal technical communication skills to coordinate efficiently with engineering teams.