CAD Technician I (2A.26)

About the role

American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services at military installations across the United States. These installations house nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

Responsibilities

• Performs drafting for capital projects using AutoCAD based on verbal instructions or sketches provided by Engineers
• Affixes to ensure all plans are prepared in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Details, Drafting Standards and Approved Material List
• Prepares AutoCAD standards and templates as required
• Affixes to Engineers in preparing exhibits and compiling information for capital budgets, project status reports, project schedules
• Prepares as-built plans of completed projects and updates system maps
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology preferred
• Minimum 2 years of AutoCAD experience in general civil design or in public utilities design required
• Basic knowledge of water and wastewater utilities
• Experience AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Experience with GIS applications preferred
• Experience with Microstation® preferred
• Experience in the design of water distribution, storage, supply, wastewater collection facilities are highly desirable
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed
• Must take and pass Federal OSHA and/or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher course as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering concepts, policies, requirements, and regulations
• Proficient in the use of computerized office equipment and programs, including MS Office, MS Windows, and Adobe products
• Demonstrated ability in reading, writing, typing, speaking, and understanding the English language
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability in identifying process improvement opportunities and engage in implementing improvements
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating, and acting upon customer feedback

Skills

• Ability to read water and wastewater plans
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, and team building

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans

Pay

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

Schedule

Note: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.