Junior CAD Technician - Water Infrastructure & Field Data

California Water Service; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career as a junior level CAD technician. Located across multiple CA offices including San Jose, Bakersfield, Chico and Torrance, you will create construction level CAD drawings and assist with field surveys under supervision.

You will work with engineers and other technicians, perform calculations, manage data in GIS/GPS systems, and ensure documentation and compliance with Cal Water standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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 (CAD, surveying, EAM software, GPS, GIS).
• Properly prioritizes and documents work.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships.
• Technical knowledge and ability to complete tasks.
• Completes essential tasks for the functional area.

Responsibilities

• Creates construction level drawings in CAD under supervision.
• Performs topographic surveys in the field with technicians.
• Revises standard drawings and details in CAD under guidance.
• Performs calculations (e.g., meter sizing, crossing depths) per guidelines.
• Researches existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files.
• Communicates with Cal Water staff across groups and districts to collect data and coordinate.

Skills

Software proficiency

Education

Related technical education or on-the-job experience

Tools

CAD software

Surveying equipment

Enterprise Asset Management Software

GPS devices

GIS software

Job description

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career as a junior level CAD technician. Located across multiple CA offices including San Jose, Bakersfield, Chico and Torrance, you will create construction level CAD drawings and assist with field surveys under supervision.

You will work with engineers and other technicians, perform calculations, manage data in GIS/GPS systems, and ensure documentation and compliance with Cal Water standards.