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Entrylevel Computer Aided Design Designer Jobs in Maricopa, AZ

CAD Drafting Technician 1, 2, Senior

Mesa, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilizes CAD drafting skills and tools to prepare drawings from redline sketches, notes, marked-up prints, written/verbal instructions, and calculations. * Interprets, extracts, validates, and ...

The designs must comply with design, construction, and maintenance standards, as well as the current National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). The Design Technician is responsible for performing ...

As an Associate Technician, you will use CAD software for complex engineering design, attend client ... Collaborate with other team members to produce high-quality engineering designs for site design ...

Designer I

Phoenix, AZ

$37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Designer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities * CAD design and drafting tasks using either MicroStation or ...

Designer I

Phoenix, AZ

$32 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Designer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities * CAD design and drafting tasks using either MicroStation or ...

Designer I

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$32 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Designer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities * CAD design and drafting tasks using either MicroStation or ...

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AutoCAD Electrical Designer / Drafter (MPE)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

AutoCAD Electrical Designer / Drafter (MPE) Location: Phoenix, AZ (Near Tempe/Guadalupe/Phoenix ... Adjust incoming architectural CAD drawings to conform strictly to company office standards.

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel computer aided design designer in Maricopa, AZ is $55,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,400.00 and $63,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CAD Drafting Technician 1, 2, Senior

SRP

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Requisition ID: 20403

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
  • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
  • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
  • Short and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary

Performs technical and design drafting assignments. Application of fundamental engineering and advanced CAD drafting skills required to formulate and prepare complex and detailed engineering drawings associated with the construction, modification and maintenance of projects and facilities.

What You'll Do
  • Utilizes CAD drafting skills and tools to prepare drawings from redline sketches, notes, marked-up prints, written/verbal instructions, and calculations.
  • Interprets, extracts, validates, and integrates engineering and geographic data from internal and external customers, engineers, and design consultants to construct required construction drawings.
  • Coordinates with other SRP departments as needed and request items such as - Survey, Land, Permitting, Scheduling, Stakeholder Review, Equipment Numbers.
  • Attends pre-design and pre-construction meetings as requested by Design Consultant and Design Supervisor.
  • Completes field checks and verifies accuracy of maps, exhibits, and records.
  • Understanding of drafting procedures, policies, principles, guidelines, and requirements.
  • Understanding and use of GIS tools for data management.
  • Understanding of SRP distribution system, requirements of system, and assets utilized in the distribution system.
  • Demonstrates the ability to identify SRP assets while performing field checks.
  • Works with and follows instruction of Design Consultant and Project Leader to provide accurate and timely design product.
  • Understanding of compatible units.
  • Prioritize work and deliverable dates as directed by Project Leader, Design Consultant or Design Supervisor.
  • Receives and interprets feedback on drafting product from Stakeholders, makes necessary changes and corrections. Utilizes time management to accurately produce high quality design drawings in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to understand internal processes, understand project workflow, and when Cad Tech has duties in project workflow.
  • Makes recommendations for process improvements.
Education
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

  • Level I: Candidates with up to 3 years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both.
  • Level 2: Candidates with more than 3 years but less than 6 years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both.
  • Senior Level: Candidates with 6 or more years of relevant education, experience, or a combination of both.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
  • College level coursework (100 or higher) from an accredited institution is preferred. Management will evaluate college-level coursework individually to determine if it is applicable to the position and relevant to the required skills.
  • Experience with CAD tools preferred.
  •  Ability to read civil drawings.
  • Basic map reading and spatial orientation.

Within the Customer Operations Group:

  • Placement into Level 2 (Journey) requires: Advancement in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department. Demonstrated ability to efficiently draft multiple job types within the design department. 
  • Placement into Level 3 (Senior) requires: Advanced Understandin in skills listed above, as determined by leadership in design department. Demonstrated ability to proficiently draft all job types within the design department. Subject matter expert on CAD drafting topics and provides training and support to CAD Techs.
Testing and Certifications
Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.