Engineering CAD Technician

California Water Service Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career in a junior-level technical role. You will create CAD drawings, assist with topographic surveys, and support engineers and field staff in data collection and field work at locations in Bakersfield, Chico, San Jose, or Torrance, CA.

You will work under supervision, gaining experience in regulatory standards, drawings, and cost estimating while contributing to CI activities and maintaining safety and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Additional education or on-the-job experience in a technical area.
• Proficiency with job-related software and hardware (CAD, surveying, EAMS, GIS, GPS).
• Ability to prioritize and document work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create construction level drawings in CAD under supervision.
• Perform topographic surveys in the field with technicians.
• Revise drawings and details in CAD under supervision.
• Perform basic calculations for meter sizing and cost estimating.
• Gather data from databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files.
• Communicate with other teams to collect data and coordinate requests.
• Operate a company vehicle to field locations.
• Maintain records in databases and paper files.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Data collection

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related technical education

Tools

CAD software

Surveying equipment

GIS software

GPS devices

Enterprise Asset Management Software

Job description

California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

This is a junior level position in this classification series. Within the areas described in the primary job function, completes assignments with limited supervision. Technician proceeds on their own initiative with limited supervision in compliance with policies, practices, and procedures prescribed by immediate supervisor. This position can be located in Bakersfield, Chico, San Jose or Torrance, CA.

Essential Functions:

• With direction from an engineer or supervisor, creates construction level drawings in CAD. Apply knowledge of regulatory and Cal Water standards in creation of drawings.
• Work with other technicians to complete topographic surveys in the field
• Under the guidance of an engineer or manager, revises standard drawings and details in CAD
• Performs calculations, such as meter sizing, crossing depths and preparation of forms for cost estimating, based on established guidelines.
• Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files, with support
• Communicate with Cal Water employees from other groups, departments, and districts to collect data, complete requests, and coordinate as necessary
• Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations
• Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the Company’s operations
• Responsible for personal safety at all times
• Properly documents work and maintain records in databases and paper files
• Performs arithmetic based on established guidelines
• Supports engineers, field staff and other technicians in completing field work
• Operates specific hardware such as large format printers and scanners
• Visits field sites to obtain data, measurements, and/or GPS coordinates
• Records Management
• Follows Cal Water standard procedures and processes to complete work
• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
• Performs other duties as assigned as appropriate for the classification

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License
• Additional education or on-the-job experience in a related technical area
• Proficiency in all job related software and hardware. This includes Computer-Aided Design Software, surveying equipment, Enterprise Asset Management Software, Global Positioning System devices, Geographic Information System software, etc.
• Properly prioritizes and documents work
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Technical knowledge and ability needed to complete the job assignments
• Successfully completes all essential tasks for the functional area and level or demonstrates the capability to perform

Salary Range:

Bakersfield & Chico, CA

$44.49 - $63.65 (DOE)

Torrance, CA

$45.56 - $65.18 (DOE)

San Jose, CA

$45.47 - $65.06 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, August 24, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.