Transportation Design & CAD Technician

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician in Humboldt County to support design and drafting tasks for transportation projects. The role involves preparing designs, plans, maps, estimates, and reports under engineers, performing field investigations and utility analyses, and ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include drafting, geometric feature development, and coordination with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software.
• Ability to draft plans, maps, and utility/roadway details.
• Experience with geometric design features and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project designs, plans and estimates under engineer guidance.
• Perform drafting of plans, maps, and working drawings for contract plans.
• Analyze utility relocation plans and maintain data in the statewide utility database (Bentley Map).
• Assist in QA for project plans, maps, and estimates; ensure conformance to standards.
• Attend development and safety meetings and conduct field site investigations.

Skills

CADD software proficiency

Drafting

Geometric design

Field survey coordination

Tools

Bentley Map

Job description

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician in Humboldt County to support design and drafting tasks for transportation projects. The role involves preparing designs, plans, maps, estimates, and reports under engineers, performing field investigations and utility analyses, and ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include drafting, geometric feature development, and coordination with external agencies.