CAD Drafting Technician

H₂O Innovations Water Infrastructure Development group is focused on delivering innovative resilient and sustainable water treatment and reuse solutions across municipal and industrial sectors. Our work spans planning design and implementation of critical infrastructure that supports communities and industry.

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafting Technician to support the planning and design of civil and water infrastructure projects. This role will work closely with engineers and project managers to produce high-quality technical drawings and models for water wastewater and stormwater systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced project-driven environment and is comfortable translating engineering concepts into accurate and constructible plans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Performance-based bonuses;
• Health dental and vision insurance;
• 401(k) with company match;
• Paid time off and holidays;
• Professional development and training support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify CAD drawings for civil infrastructure projects including:
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Pump stations and treatment facilities
  • Stormwater management systems
• Prepare plan sets profiles details and sections for permitting and construction;
• Assist with layout of pipelines grading utility coordination and site development plans;
• Maintain drawing standards templates and layer management in accordance with company and client requirements;
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate design revisions and redlines;
• Compile drawing packages for submittals permitting agencies and bid documents;
• Support quantity takeoffs and basic design calculations as needed;
• Organize and manage project files within CAD/BIM environments.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Drafting Engineering Technology or related field (or equivalent experience);
• Relevent years of CAD drafting experience in civil engineering or utility infrastructure;
• Proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD (required)
  • Civil 3D (strongly preferred)
  • Microsoft Office
• Experience preparing plan/profile sheets and utility layouts;
• Strong understanding of basic civil engineering concepts (grading utilities alignments);
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans specifications and standards;
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality;

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater infrastructure projects;
• Familiarity with:
  • GIS integration (ArcGISor QGIS) ;
  • BIM workflows (Revit Autodesk Construction Cloud Navisworks or similar);
• Knowledge of local/state permitting requirements and utility standards;
• Experience working with survey data and surfaces in Civil 3D;
• Exposure to hydraulic profiles or process layouts is a plus.

Work Environment & Growth

• Collaborative team environment with direct exposure to engineers and project leadership;
• Opportunity to grow into design support or junior engineering roles;
• Involvement in meaningful infrastructure projects with long-term community impact;