Engineering CAD Technician

California Water Service Group; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group is seeking a junior CAD technician to develop construction drawings in CAD, conduct field surveys, and support engineers with data collection. Location options include Bakersfield, Chico, San Jose or Torrance, CA. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid CA driver’s license.

The role emphasizes adherence to Cal Water standards, safety, and accurate documentation. On-site responsibilities include field data collection and collaboration with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Additional education or on-the-job experience in a related technical area.
• Proficiency in CAD software, surveying equipment, Asset Management Software, GPS devices, and GIS software.
• Ability to prioritize and document work; communicate well with teammates.

Responsibilities

• Create construction level drawings in CAD under supervision.
• Apply Cal Water standards in drawings and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with technicians to complete field topographic surveys.
• Revise drawings and CAD details under supervision.
• Perform calculations like meter sizing and cost estimating per guidelines.
• Document work and maintain data in databases and paper files.
• Support engineers and field staff with data collection on-site.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related technical education

Tools

CAD Software

Surveying Equipment

Enterprise Asset Management Software

GPS devices

GIS 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)

Equal Opportunity Policy:

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 Service and Washington Water Service do 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.

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

California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We're committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company's core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups. Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West" by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.