Entry Level CAD Technician - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 76,319,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (17 days) per year

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Entry Level CADD Technician to support municipal water and wastewater projects. You will develop sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents under guidance from an engineering team.

Expected to work in a hybrid setup (two days in the Milwaukee office) with opportunities to grow in CAD software use and project delivery. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical and computer drafting or similar program.
• 0–2 years of experience with 2D/3D CAD platforms used in infrastructure design.
• Experience with water/wastewater design drawings and CAD standards.
• Experience with MS Office programs and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents for municipal projects.
• Collaborate with CAD Designers, Engineers, PMs and leadership to produce accurate design models.
• Apply diversified knowledge of CAD software common to water/wastewater projects.

Skills

2D/3D CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Bentley MicroStation

OpenBuildings Designer

CAD standards

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in mechanical & computer drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Bentley MicroStation

OpenBuildings Designer

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions by designing the future - today. As an Entry Level CADD Technician within our design team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you’ll play an active role in creating solutions on our municipal water and wastewater treatment projects. In this role, the combination of your technical skills, attention to detail, and the guidance of an experienced engineering team will lead you to develop sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents to support our projects. Your role will be working with our team of CAD Designers, Engineers, Project Management and leadership to provide accurate design models and drawings for various facility design projects by applying your diversified knowledge of CADD software that is common to the water and wastewater industry.

Pave the way for your career

With a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. You’ll positively impact the world around you by helping us solve real‑life challenges.

Our hybrid work policy offers you the opportunity to work remotely and from the Milwaukee Jacobs office (two days per week minimum requirement).

Here’s what you’ll need

• An associate degree from an accredited technical institution or college in mechanical and computer drafting, or similar program
• 0-2 years of experience with 2D and 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) platforms common in the infrastructure design and construction industry, such as AutoCAD and Autodesk REVIT, and/or Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer
• Experience with water and wastewater systems design drawings
• Familiarity with CAD standards
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented work approach, and a focus on delivering work products that are clear, accurate, and of high quality
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment and individually
• Deadline-oriented mindset
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation and controls drafting
• Hands-on mechanical skills through educational, professional, and/or personal experience, that can be leveraged into the design and construction for municipal projects

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $55,400.00 to $75,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.