CAD Technician I: Gas & Water Drafting (GPS/GIS)

Metropolitan Utilities District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, NE, seeks a CAD Technician I to prepare CAD drawings for gas and water main construction and create as-built drawings using GPS and field data under direct supervision. This role includes researching records and completing training within a 32-month period for advancement.

Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED plus two years of AutoCAD or MicroStation experience, or an associate's degree/certificate in CAD.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus minimum two years AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Associate's degree or a CAD-related certificate/coursework or equivalent.
• GIS coursework preferred.
• Autodesk Civil 3D coursework preferred.
• Minimum two years AutoCAD or MicroStation experience; can be offset with related coursework or a degree.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings for gas and water facilities.
• Prepare CAD drawings for gas and water main construction from instructions and sketches.
• Learn and apply CAD standards; update drawings with engineers.
• Produce detailed as-built drawings using GPS and field data.
• Progress toward CAD Technician II through training and demonstrated proficiency.
• Perform other duties and maintain/complete associated reports.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

English communication

Microsoft Office

SAP

Large format printers

Plotters

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CAD certificate or college training

Associate's degree or CAD certificate

GIS coursework

Autodesk Civil 3D coursework

Tools

SAP

Large format printers

Plotters

Job description

Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, NE, seeks a CAD Technician I to prepare CAD drawings for gas and water main construction and create as-built drawings using GPS and field data under direct supervision. This role includes researching records and completing training within a 32-month period for advancement.

Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED plus two years of AutoCAD or MicroStation experience, or an associate's degree/certificate in CAD.