Water Infrastructure CAD Designer

H2O Innovation; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

H2O Innovation’s Water Infrastructure Development group is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafting Technician to support planning and design of civil and water infrastructure projects. You will produce high-quality drawings and models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, collaborating with engineers and project managers to translate concepts into constructible plans.

The ideal candidate will have CAD drafting experience in civil engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant years of CAD drafting experience in civil engineering or utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
• Civil 3D (strongly preferred)
• Experience preparing plan/profile sheets and utility layouts
• Strong understanding of basic civil engineering concepts (grading, utilities, alignments)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and standards
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify CAD drawings for civil infrastructure projects, including: Water distribution systems, Wastewater collection systems, Pump stations and treatment facilities, Stormwater management systems
• Prepare plan sets, profiles, details, and sections for permitting and construction
• Assist with layout of pipelines, grading, utility coordination, and site development plans
• Maintain drawing standards, templates, and layer management in accordance with company and client requirements
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate design revisions and redlines
• Compile drawing packages for submittals, permitting agencies, and bid documents
• Support quantity takeoffs and basic design calculations as needed
• Organise and manage project files within CAD/BIM environments

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading plans

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

H2O Innovation’s Water Infrastructure Development group is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafting Technician to support planning and design of civil and water infrastructure projects. You will produce high-quality drawings and models for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, collaborating with engineers and project managers to translate concepts into constructible plans.

The ideal candidate will have CAD drafting experience in civil engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a