Drafting & Mapping Analyst

About the role

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) seeks an aspiring drafting and mapping analyst to develop engineering project plans for capital improvement projects. This position works closely with the engineering staff supporting capital projects and with operations staff to support their various work plans. The ideal candidate will have a desire to contribute toward the development and renewal of this critical public service. AWWD is seeking one full‑time team member and serves a 45‑square‑mile area that includes multiple jurisdictions, a major water source, direct customers, retail water providers, and a wastewater treatment plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update engineering plans using computer‑aided design (CAD) systems.
• Produce maps in GIS to aid in the planning and analysis of the capital improvement program.
• Assist departments with various mapping requests.
• Assist engineers in clearly depicting improvements in CAD.
• Regularly interact with engineers, operators, and construction staff.

Requirements

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is an associate’s degree or graduation from a technical school in geography, cartography, GIS, engineering, planning, construction management, or a related field, plus four years of experience in mapping, surveying, civil engineering, planning, or a related field.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in CAD, GIS, drafting, mapping, engineering plans, or related technical fields preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with water and wastewater capital project development highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with regular interaction across engineering, operations, and construction teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision (with coverage for family)
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation (457) with Employer Match
• Training and Educational Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Incentive
• Commute Trip Reduction Incentive
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Training / Development
• Telework / Remote Work

Pay

Annual Salary $96,242 - $129,002, starting pay $96,242 - $111,446.