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Job Title: CAD Field Technician

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Work Schedule: M-F (four 10 hours days)

Compensation: $26-31 per hour based on experience

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

Overview:

We are seeking a highly driven CAD Technician to join our electrical inspection/GIS team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic about creating technical designs to support essential utility infrastructure projects. This role consists of 60% field work inspecting critical electrical infrastructure and 40% office work transforming field data into high-quality digital drawings and schematics. The successful candidate will leverage advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software to transform information from system inspections and GPS data into digital working documents. Utilizing the latest software and techniques ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have direct reports but may involve leading specific project tasks and mentoring newer technicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed drafting support to engineers by preparing and revising drawings and layouts from engineering specifications.
• Assist in managing electronic document filing systems to ensure that all digital designs are stored and accessible according to company protocols.
• Using design software to input, revise, update, and correct field data in multiple digital formats for our electronic database, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Support the engineering staff in the design and layout of construction blueprints, plans, specifications, and other customer documentation ensuring all standards are met.
• Manage daily administrative tasks related to contract administration to support project continuity and compliance.

• Cross-train in all levels of the Engineering Division, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and grow in responsibility and scope over time.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of Utilitra, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on Utilitra or client premises or at Utilitra-sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate degree from a technical school in CAD, drafting, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a contract-related project or work environment is beneficial.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in both team settings and independently.
• Comfortable working outdoors.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of sitting/standing for extended periods while working in the field or on the computer.
• Able to manage physical documents, plans, and perform site visits, which may involve walking and standing for long periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel may be required for site visits and project meetings.

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.