What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD TECHNICIAN position at West Yost?
Who we are:
We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 240 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and were recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services in 2023 and 2024. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team.
Compensation range: $27hr to $35hr. Based on our Lake Oswego office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).
LOCATION: Can sit in any of our office locations: ( https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).
Standard benefits:
We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.
CAD TECHNICIAN
BASIC JOB FUNCTION
The CAD Technician is a key member of the engineering team, with responsibility for construction document preparation and delivery for public and private infrastructure and utility projects. They will collaborate with a team of civil engineers and project managers to provide outstanding engineering designs and construction documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)
- Develop 2D and 3D designs, drawings, plans, exhibits, and maps using Civil 3D under the guidance of the engineering team and project manager.
- Complete construction drawings for water and wastewater projects involving underground utilities including plan and profile, pumping and booster station, water and wastewater treatment plant mechanical, structural and electrical and instrumentation and control systems, land development, commercial buildings, roadways, and storm water projects.
- Perform regular quality control checks of own work to minimize mistakes and multiple rounds of redlines from engineers.
- Make calculations as necessary.
- Update, revise, and scale designs as necessary according to client feedback. Work with other internal teams to get designs approved and executed.
- Develop specialized knowledge surrounding water management systems (water distribution, transmission, sanitary sewers, storm drains, flood control, and more)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification from a college or technical school or an Associate degree in CAD Design.
- 1 year(s) of experience in CAD design for the A/E/C industry using Civil 3D tools such as alignments, profiles, surfaces, data shortcuts, and the sheet set managers.
- Proficient with Civil 3D, and other 3D software programs. Familiarity with BIM, Revit, and MicroStation are a plus.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Must effectively communicate with all project team members.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.*
Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.
A day in the life:
You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.
Other unique benefits:
You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.
Salary : $27 - $35
