Computer Aided Drafting Technician I

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, prepare CAD drawings for gas and water main construction and create as-built drawings utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) and field data. This includes researching records for information. The CAD Technician I must successfully complete all training and proficiencies prior to the end of a thirty-two (32) month training period, in order to be recommended for advancement to the position of CAD Technician II.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) plus minimum two (2) years of relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience as indicated below.
• or Required - Associate's Degree or a certificate from a college or trade, vocational or technical school indicating completion of a computer-aided drafting and/or design course of study, or the equivalent.
• Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) course work.
• Preferred - Autodesk Civil 3D course work.

Minimum Requirements

• Required - Minimum of 2 years of relevant AutoCAD or MicroStation work experience. This experience may be offset with a certificate or coursework towards a degree, from a college or trade, vocational or technical school as listed in the education details.
• Preferred - Recent AutoCAD or MicroStation experience, within the last two (2) years.
• Preferred - Geographic Information System (GIS) course work and/or work-related experience.
• Preferred - Autodesk Civil 3D course work and/or work-related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation, with AutoCAD being preferred, and ability to translate communicated information onto CAD drawings. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Ability to accept written and verbal instruction; revise and update CAD drawings in collaboration with engineers.
• High attention to detail.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise-wide software (e.g., SAP).
• Proficiency in operating various specialized software and office equipment including, but not limited to, large format printers, plotters, copiers, scanners and communication systems.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends as required.
• Ability to work professionally and efficiently, with increasingly limited supervision, independently and in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings, especially as they pertain to gas and water facilities.
• Prepare layouts and CAD drawings for gas and water main construction from instructions, marked prints and sketches, as requested.
• Learn the District's CAD standards, requirements and procedures to continually improve personal CAD skills.
• Research District and other records to obtain relevant information to include, but not limited to, report discrepancies/variances found and facilitate changes as directed.
• Clearly communicate gas and water facility record information (in various forms and by various means) to District personnel and outside agencies.
• Copy and file various engineering records for various purposes.
• Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, CAD Technician II.
• Prepare detailed as-built drawings utilizing GPS and field data, along with populating associated completion reports, and revise permanent records.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.
• Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement: Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation