CAD Technician

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Water and Environment team excels in managing complex whole-system resources. We offer comprehensive solutions in natural resources and water/wastewater management. Our projects incorporate meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design, underscoring our commitment to stewardship of the built and natural environments. We create value for our clients by blending innovation with reliability and sustainable practices. This approach balances progress with preservation and elevates the quality of life, fostering healthier, more resilient communities.

The Water/Wastewater practice is seeking a CAD Technician.

DEA is currently hiring for a CAD Technician in our Water / Wastewater Infrastructure practice to support major projects in our Puget Sound and Mountain West regions and other DEA offices. This position is ideally located in either our Bellevue, WA office (or another Puget Sound Region office), Salt Lake City, UT office, or Portland, OR office. The position will operate under the direction of professional engineers and project managers as part of a team working on city, county, state, federal, and private projects. The primary focus for this position will be as support for a wide variety of water / wastewater infrastructure and water resources projects, including, but not limited to, water distribution and sanitary conveyance design (gravity and pumped systems); pump stations; reservoirs; utility relocation; surface water management systems; stormwater facilities; floodplain management systems; culvert, stream, wetland and habitat restoration; and preparation of engineering and construction plans and exhibits.

Ideal candidates will be experienced in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer and have a good understanding of related water / wastewater infrastructure, utility relocation, and water resources engineering concepts and systems.

• Computer-aided drafting of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure elements and systems, as well as utility relocation.

• Preparing drawings/figures during the design development phase.

• Revising project drawings marked up by the client and/or engineer.

• Creating and managing electronic document file structures and naming conventions in accordance with company or client standards.

• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other drafters to set up and manage construction drawings and design documentation.

• Creating and/or modifying base drawings, which may be used in a variety of presentation documents.

• Serving as a productive team member and proficient user of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and OpenRoads Designer to work on a typical set of project documents from beginning to end with professional quality output that conforms to company standards.

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Following CAD standards.

• Associate's degree in Computer Drafting, Civil Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Familiarity with, or ability and desire to learn, state-of-the-art computer drafting tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer).

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well under tight deadlines.

• Desire and willingness to work in a team-based environment that involves coordination with multiple design disciplines and offices.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Familiarity with Microsoft applications.

• A minimum of 5 years of drafting experience.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $72,800 - $99,840

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; Portland, OR; Tukwila, WA; Everett, WA; Tacoma, WA; Pasco, WA; Bellingham, WA; Olympia, WA; Seattle, WA; Woodinville, WA.