Computer Aided Drafting Technician I

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

Under direct supervision, prepare CAD drawings for gas and water main construction and create

as-built drawings utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) and field data. This includes

researching records for information. The CAD Technician I must successfully complete all training

and proficiencies prior to the end of a thirty-two (32) month training period, in order to be

recommended for advancement to the position of CAD Technician II.

Education

Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) plus minimum two (2) years of

relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience as indicated below. or

Required - Associate's Degree or a certificate from a college or trade, vocation or technical

school indicating completion of a computer-aided drafting and/or design course of study, or the

equivalent.

Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) course work.

Preferred - Autodesk Civil 3D course work.

Required - Minimum of 2 years of relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience. This

experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or

trade, vocation or technical school as listed in the education details.

Preferred - Recent AutoCAD or MicroStation experience, within the last two (2) years.

Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) course work and/or work-related

experience.

Preferred - Autodesk Civil 3D course work and/or work-related experience.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug

and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable

suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation, with AutoCAD being preferred, and ability to translate

communicated information onto CAD drawings. (Intermediate proficiency)

Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.

Ability to accept written and verbal instruction; revise and update CAD drawings in

collaboration with engineers.

High attention to detail.

Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external

customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include

familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise

wide software (e.g., SAP).

Proficiency in operating various specialized software and office equipment including, but not

limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners and communication systems.

Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.

Ability to work professionally and efficiently, with increasingly limited supervision,

independently and in a team environment.

Essential Functions

Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water

facilities.

Prepare layouts and CAD drawings for gas and water main construction from instructions, marked

prints and sketches, as requested.

Learn the District's CAD standards, requirements and procedures to continually improve personal

Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited

to, report discrepancies/variances found and facilitate changes as directed.

Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various

means) to District personnel and outside agencies.

Copy and file various engineering records for various purposes.

Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, CAD Technician II.

Prepare detailed as-built drawings utilizing GPS and field data, along with populating

associated completion reports, and revise permanent records.

Required for All Jobs

Perform a variety of other duties as assigned

Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors,

fumes, office lighting and noise.

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"