CAD Technician III (82.24)

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.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares design plans for the construction of water system improvements utilizing AutoCAD.
Projects include, but are not limited to, water supply, distribution pipelines, wells, booster
pump stations, treatment, and reservoir projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all plans use good design judgement and are in accordance
with Specifications, Standard Drawings, Drafting Standards, and Approved Material List.
• Prepares as-built record drawings of completed projects.
• Pursue ongoing education in the water industry and software technologies.
• Independently design and layout a complete pipeline project per specifications, applicable
agency design guidelines, and local codes using AutoCAD for review by an Engineer.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Develop and maintains the CAD Standards Manual, the AutoCAD Block Library, and the
GSWC standard tool palettes.
• Trains lower level CAD Technicians and collaborates with entry-level engineers, as needed.
• Provides first level of troubleshooting Autodesk related software issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under general supervision.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate of Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology or Bachelor of Science
degree preferred.
• Four years of Autodesk Civil 3D experience required.
• Four years of experience as a CAD Designer in water distribution, storage and supply
facilities.
• Effective typing, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to read engineering
plans and water system maps.
• AutoCAD® certification(s) preferred.
• Proficiency with GIS 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 III:
• Flexible, thoughtful, accountable, and passionate about work
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service support and interventions with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Highly organized
• Goal driven
• Approachable
• Excellent attention to detail

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.