CAD Technician I

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a CAD Technician in Texas to support fiber network design and buildouts. You will draft and update CAD drawings, develop route plans, ensure data accuracy, and collaborate with project teams to meet quality and production goals.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and basic CAD knowledge in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and Google Earth are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Basic CAD knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation required.
• Basic drawing and design skills; Illustrator/Photoshop desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft Fiber network designs and maintain records of routes, facilities, and field assets.
• Read and understand project specifications and requirements.
• Proficiently use CAD, GIS, and fiber design software; learn project QA tools.
• Meet project production targets and quality expectations within 90 days and beyond.
• Coordinate with team leads to ensure design consistency and standards.
• Develop proficiency with hardware/software and participate in trainings.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Katapult

Google Earth

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Join our team as a CAD Technician, where you’ll support the design and development of fiber network buildouts. In this role, you’ll create and update CAD drawings, develop route plans and planning profiles, ensure design data accuracy, and collaborate with project teams to meet quality and production goals.

Candidates must be located in Texas

What You’ll Do:

• Drafts Fiber network designs and maintains accurate records of fiber routes, facilities, and field assets within project-specific design and mapping applications.
• Reads and understands project specifications, procedures, and requirements as necessary.
• Becomes proficient in the utilization of project-specific CAD, GIS, and fiber design software and associated applications as quickly as possible.
• Gains proficiency in project QA tools and resolution of QA errors as required.
• Incorporates quality feedback into daily production processes to ensure high-quality work output.
• Identifies problems with source material and communicates with appropriate project team members to assist in their resolution.
• Meets all project production targets and quality expectations within 90 days of hire and on an ongoing basis.
• Interfaces with team leads as required to ensure consistency in project specifications, standards, procedures, and design techniques.
• Develops ongoing proficiency with assigned hardware and software and participates in applicable training programs to build knowledge of project specifications and procedures.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Katapult, and Google Earth is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software and applications is required
• Basic Computer Assisted Drawing and Design skills with a knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and other trail point and layer-based drawing applications is desirable.

What We Offer:

• This role will pay a between $19-21 an hour
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

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