CAD Drafting Technician

Help Design and Support Critical Utility Infrastructure as a CAD Drafting Technician!

Pay Rate: $30.07/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafting Technician to support the development of construction-ready electrical distribution designs. In this role, you'll prepare design drawings, maintain GIS records, perform engineering calculations, coordinate permits, and support utility construction projects while ensuring compliance with standards and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with AutoCAD and GIS experience looking to grow within utility design and engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

• Create construction-ready design drawings using AutoCAD, GIS tools, maps, aerial imagery, sketches, and engineering data.
• Produce designs that meet standards and NESC requirements.
• Maintain and update Smallworld GIS databases, schematics, and Field Installation Records (FIRs).
• Perform predefined engineering calculations for distribution design and construction.
• Interpret and integrate engineering and geographic data from multiple sources.
• Coordinate permit requests with municipalities and government agencies.
• Submit requests for inspections, surveys, locates, potholes, and easement verification.
• Create material lists based on construction drawings.
• Process and coordinate GIS system updates.
• Perform field verification and accuracy checks of maps, exhibits, and records.
• Support major projects and assist with minor distribution system designs.
• Recommend process improvements and support GIS application development.
• Assist with training and knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • CAD Technician
  • Design Technician
  • GIS Technician
  • Engineering Technician
  • Mapping Services
  • Related technical field
• AutoCAD experience required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, maps, and engineering data
• Experience working with GIS systems and databases preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills

• Utility or electrical distribution experience
• Smallworld GIS experience
• Knowledge of NESC standards
• Engineering calculations experience
• Permitting and construction support experience
• Field verification and mapping experience

What Makes You a Great Fit

•  AutoCAD proficiency
•  GIS and mapping experience
•  Utility, engineering, or design background
•  Strong attention to detail
•  Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
•  Analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Process improvement mindset

Why Join Us?

• $30.07/hr pay rate
• Opportunity to support critical utility infrastructure projects
• Exposure to engineering, GIS, and utility design processes
• Collaborative team environment
• Career growth opportunities within utility design and engineering support

Apply Today!

If you have experience with AutoCAD, GIS, utility design, engineering support, or technical drafting, we'd love to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Design Technician and help support the design and construction of reliable electrical infrastructure.

Pay Details: $30.07 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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