Title: CAD Technician 2 Location: Vancouver, WA (Hybrid) Duration: 12-month Contract (with possible extensions up to 5 years) Pay Range: $41.75 $44.88 per hour Prepares, reviews, and maintains engineering design drawings and construction documentation using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Supports multidisciplinary engineering projects by developing accurate drawings, verifying technical information, conducting quality checks, coordinating document control and archiving, and ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards and documentation requirements.
Position Responsibilities- Prepare engineering designs, sketches, working drawings, and construction contract documents using CAD software, including 2D and 3D drafting tools.
- Develop and maintain engineering drawings for civil, electrical, mechanical, substation, telecommunications, transmission line, and fiber optic projects.
- Interpret engineering schematics, technical documents, and existing drawings to verify design details, specifications, dimensions, and drafting requirements.
- Research facility plans, surveys, equipment details, and other reference materials to resolve missing information and prepare accurate drawing packages.
- Draft installation diagrams, equipment rack layouts, structural modifications, hardware details, assemblies, and parts lists with minimal engineering direction when appropriate.
- Manage electronic drawings and project files, including plotting, printing, retrieving, storing, and maintaining CAD documents and templates.
- Coordinate the review, approval, publication, and archiving of final drawings and maintain accurate engineering records and drawing databases.
- Review drawings and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable engineering standards and regulations; correct errors before engineering review.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of revised drawings and completed drawing packages, documenting discrepancies and communicating findings to project leads.
- Conduct field visits as needed to verify site conditions, confirm design information, and update drawings to reflect field revisions.
- Analyze drawing requirements, assess project complexity, estimate drafting effort, and coordinate schedules and technical needs with engineering and management personnel.
- Maintain drawing records, templates, and supporting documentation; assist with document control procedures and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
Position Requirements Education & Corresponding Experience- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Associate's degree or higher college degree in a technical CAD training program is required.
- 4 years of CAD drafting experience is required.
Required Technical Skills & Experience - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook (MS Office 2010 proficiency required).
- Experience with Microstation CAD software.
- Experience with ProjectWise.
Preferred Skills & Experience- Ability to analyze and effectively document large volumes of technical data is essential.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.
- Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill client/customer/team requirements.
- Experience participating in and performing effectively in a project team environment.
- Previous experience working in the utility industry is desirable.
Everest Consultants offers the following benefits for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a referral bonus program, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and a health and welfare fringe benefit.
Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.