CAD Technician II (128.24)

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States.  We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California.  Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs electronic drafting for capital projects using Autodesk Civil 3D based on verbal instructions or sketches provided by Engineers. Projects include, but are not limited to, water supply, distribution pipelines, wells, booster pump stations, treatment, and reservoir projects
• Assists in ensuring that all plans are prepared in accordance with Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Drawings, Drafting Standards and Approved Material List
• Assists Engineers in preparing professional exhibits to be used at public meetings
• Assists Engineers in preparing exhibits and compiling information for capital budgets, project status reports and project schedules
• Prepares record drawings from as-built plans of completed projects
• Updates system maps using GIS or CAD based on as-built drawings
• Performs existing utility research and collects information required to prepare construction plans
• Works under general supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology preferred
• Two years of CAD experience in general civil design or in public utilities design required
• Experience in the design of water distribution, storage and supply facilities is highly desirable
• Effective typing, written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to read water system maps and engineering plans required
• AutoCAD® certification(s) preferred
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, GIS and Bluebeam applications preferred

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Qualities of a Successful Cad Technician II:
• Flexible, thoughtful, accountable, and passionate about work
• Willingness to learn
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service support and interventions with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Highly organized
• Goal driven
• Approachable

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.  Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents.  We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year.  To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.  Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

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