CAD Drafting Technician

H2O Innovation; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

H2O Innovation is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafting Technician to support the planning and design of civil and water infrastructure projects. You will produce high-quality drawings and models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, collaborating with engineers and project managers in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on translating engineering concepts into accurate construction plans, maintaining standards, and supporting submittals and bid documents.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in Drafting or related field.
• CAD drafting experience in civil/utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required).
• Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify CAD drawings for civil infrastructure projects (water/wastewater/stormwater).
• Prepare plan sets, profiles, details, and sections for permitting and construction.
• Assist with layout of pipelines, grading, and site development plans.
• Maintain drawing standards and templates; manage layers.
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate revisions and redlines.

Skills

CAD drafting

Attention to detail

Reading plans & specs

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

H 2 O Innovation’s Water Infrastructure Development group is focused on delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable water treatment and reuse solutions across municipal and industrial sectors. Our work spans planning, design, and implementation of critical infrastructure that supports communities and industry.

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafting Technician to support the planning and design of civil and water infrastructure projects. This role will work closely with engineers and project managers to produce high-quality technical drawings and models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and is comfortable translating engineering concepts into accurate and constructible plans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Performance-based bonuses;
• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401(k) with company match;
• Paid time off and holidays;
• Professional development and training support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify CAD drawings for civil infrastructure projects, including:
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Pump stations and treatment facilities
  • Stormwater management systems
• Prepare plan sets, profiles, details, and sections for permitting and construction;
• Assist with layout of pipelines, grading, utility coordination, and site development plans;
• Maintain drawing standards, templates, and layer management in accordance with company and client requirements;
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate design revisions and redlines;
• Compile drawing packages for submittals, permitting agencies, and bid documents;
• Support quantity takeoffs and basic design calculations as needed;
• Organize and manage project files within CAD/BIM environments.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience);
• Relevant years of CAD drafting experience in civil engineering or utility infrastructure;
• Proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD (required)
  • Civil 3D (strongly preferred)
  • Microsoft Office
• Experience preparing plan/profile sheets and utility layouts;
• Strong understanding of basic civil engineering concepts (grading, utilities, alignments);
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and standards;
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater infrastructure projects;
• Familiarity with:
  • GIS integration (ArcGIS or QGIS)
  • BIM workflows (Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, or similar)
• Knowledge of local/state permitting requirements and utility standards;
• Experience working with survey data and surfaces in Civil 3D;
• Exposure to hydraulic profiles or process layouts is a plus.

Work Environment & Growth

• Collaborative team environment with direct exposure to engineers and project leadership;
• Opportunity to grow into design support or junior engineering roles;
• Involvement in meaningful infrastructure projects with long-term community impact;