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California Water Service Group - San Jose, CA
posted 2 days ago
Full-time
San Jose, CA
Utilities
About the position
Under the direction of the Technician/AutoCAD Supervisor, the Engineering Technician is primarily responsible for the development of civil and electrical design drawings in support of staff engineers. This position is located in San Jose, California.
Responsibilities
- Prepares construction drawings for water system improvements including site and grading plans, roadways, water facility structures, groundwater wells, water storage tanks, pump stations, piping, water treatment facilities, control valves, vaults, electrical conduit, panel, and single line drawings and water main installations including valves, services, fire hydrants, land base, and all utilities.
- Creates construction drawings from a variety of sources including field surveys, title and deed information, project engineer's field notes, existing as-built documents, GIS information, and verbal instruction.
- Manages multiple projects and priorities.
- Works cooperatively in a team environment.
- Participates in and supports the Company's Continuous Improvement program and projects.
- Conducts field topographic/site surveys using a total station and handheld GPS unit.
- Conducts utility substructure research to support drawing development.
- Performs other similar duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent and additional education or on-the-job journey level experience with engineering drafting and design.
- Four years' experience using recent versions (within last five years) of AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent.
- Experience with civil engineering design.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D in the development of contours, surfaces, profiles, volume calcs, alignments, stationing, etc.
- Travel to Central and Southern California to support new and ongoing projects, join team meetings, and trainings.
- Knowledge of math, geometry, and algebra.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid California Driver License.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical Version 2016-2022 and experience with electrical drafting preferred.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater systems preferred.
- Knowledge of legal descriptions, easements, and parcel maps preferred.
- Knowledge of terminology used in civil and electrical engineering drawings preferred.
- Ability to conduct field topographic/site surveys using a total station and handheld GPS units preferred.
