CAD Technician

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Sick time accrual

401(k) with employer match

Wellbeing program

Mentorship & career growth

Salary transparency

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks a CAD Technician in Salt Lake City, UT to support a major transportation project. You will develop utility design models, prepare plan sheets, and coordinate relocations with engineering teams. The role emphasizes ORD proficiency, utility experience, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior designers and contribute to quality control, documentation standards, and project delivery within a dynamic design-build environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• 5+ years of utility design, drafting, or infrastructure experience.
• Experience on water/wastewater projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of utility coordination on transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility design models and construction documents using ORD.
• Prepare plan sheets for water, wastewater, stormwater, and relocation projects.
• Develop and modify utility alignments and details.
• Support utility conflict identification and relocations for transportation projects.
• Coordinate utility designs with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare coordination exhibits and relocation plan packages.
• Revise drawings based on comments from clients and reviewers.
• Maintain electronic project file structures and document standards.
• Support QA/QC processes.
• Ensure compliance with ORD standards.
• Manage multiple projects with schedule and quality expectations.
• Mentor junior designers.

Skills

Bentley OpenRoads ORD

Utility design experience

Water/wastewater infrastructure

Utility coordination on transportation

Independent work capability

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

5+ years experience

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Drafting or Civil/Engineering Technology

Tools

ProjectWise

Bentley design workflows

Job description

CAD Technician

Water and Environment Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Water and Environment team offers comprehensive solutions in natural resources management and environmental permitting, water resources, and water/wastewater infrastructure. Our approach brings planning, analysis, and design together in stewardship of the built and natural environments. We deliver practical results that address pressing environmental and water infrastructure challenges. From designing water, wastewater, or stormwater systems to evaluating, permitting, and restoring sensitive habitats, our services support sustainable development and resilient infrastructure.

The Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Practice is seeking a CAD Technician in Salt Lake City, UT, to support a major, multi-year transportation improvement program in Utah.

The ideal candidate will operate under the direction of project managers, senior CAD Technician, and engineers as part of multidisciplinary teams delivering utility infrastructure associated with major transportation projects. The primary focus of this position is supporting the plan set development, modeling, coordination, and design of utility improvements, relocations, and conflict-resolution efforts for transportation clients utilizing Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD). The secondary focus for this position will be to serve a CAD Technician on a wide variety of water / wastewater infrastructure projects, including, but not limited to, water distribution and sanitary conveyance design (gravity and pumped systems); pump stations; reservoirs; utility relocation; and preparation of engineering and construction plans and exhibits

This position is expected to support a major design build transportation project with an anticipated duration of approximately 1-2 years. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile design-build effort with significant public impact. Continued employment beyond the project will be based on business needs and available work.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop utility design models and construction documents utilizing Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Prepare plan, profile, detail, and exhibit sheets for water, wastewater, stormwater, and utility relocation projects.
• Develop and modify utility alignments, profiles, crossings, and construction details.
• Support utility conflict identification and utility relocation design associated with roadway, highway, bridge, transit, and multimodal transportation projects.
• Coordinate utility infrastructure designs with transportation engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Prepare utility coordination exhibits and utility relocation plan packages.
• Revise project drawings and models based on client, utility owner, agency, and engineering review comments.
• Create and maintain electronic project file structures and document management standards.
• Support project quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Ensure compliance with agency, client, and OpenRoads Designer standards.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining schedule and quality expectations.
• Mentor and support junior designers and CAD technicians.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Experience developing utility infrastructure design and construction plan sets.
• Familiarity with water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater, and utility relocation projects.
• Understanding of utility coordination requirements on transportation projects.
• Ability to develop design deliverables independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant utility design, drafting, or infrastructure experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Computer Drafting, Civil Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting DOT, municipal, transit, or transportation agency projects.
• Experience utilizing ProjectWise and Bentley design workflows.
• Familiarity with utility conflict analysis and utility accommodation requirements.
• Knowledge of utility owner standards and permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines within large transportation corridors.
• Experience integrating utility infrastructure into roadway and transportation design models.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Sick Time: Accrual at 4% of eligible gross pay
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $33.00/hour - $45.00/hour

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.