CAD Technician III (64.26)

Golden State Water Company; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Golden State Water Company in San Dimas, California, is looking for a Cad Technician III to assist in preparing project plans and performing electronic drafting. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CAD experience, and AutoCAD certification.

The role focuses on training of lower-level technicians and involves significant interaction with engineering plans. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Four years of CAD experience in the design of water distribution, storage, and supply facilities.
• Ability to read engineering plans and maps.
• Proficient in typing and excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists Engineers in preparing exhibits and compiling information for project preparations.
• Performs electronic drafting of new business and capital projects.
• Trains lower level Engineering CAD Technicians.

Skills

AutoCAD certification

GIS applications utilizing AutoCAD Map

Effective communication skills

Ability to train other Technicians

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS applications

Job description

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor‑owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

Job Functions

• Assists in ensuring that all capital and new business project plans are prepared in accordance with Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Drawings, Drafting Standards and Approved Material List.
• Assists Engineers in preparing exhibits and compiling information for master plan preparations, capital budgets, project status reports, project schedules, hydraulic models and rate base projections.
• Performs electronic drafting of new business and capital projects based on verbal instructions provided by Engineers.
• Prepares as‑built plans of completed projects and supervises updates to system maps by other technicians or consultants.
• Trains lower level Engineering CAD Technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under general supervision.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology preferred.
• Four years of CAD experience in the design of water distribution, storage and supply facilities.
• Effective typing, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to read engineering plans and maps.
• Ability to train other Technicians.
• AutoCAD certification(s) required.
• Proficiency with GIS applications utilizing AutoCAD Map required.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Qualities of a Successful Cad Technician III

• Flexible, thoughtful, accountable, and passionate about work
• Willingness to learn
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service support and interventions with a 'can-do' attitude
• Highly organized
• Goal driven
• Approachable

Benefits

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

Compensation Information

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.

Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.