CADD Technician

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Regular Full-Time Austin, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

About Us:

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter”and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for the production of various types of transmission, civil/structural and distribution drawings from inception to completion.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Draft and prepare clear, accurate transmission line drawing packages, including plan-and-profile sheets, framing diagrams, pole loading details, assembly drawings, and construction prints.
• Export, translate, and refine drafting outputs from PLS-CADD into 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD / Micro Station) for final plan production.
• Perform drawing revisions, redline updates, and markups to produce final as-built drawings following project completion.
• Perform basic area and volume calculations
• Utilize existing aerial photography and survey data within drawing sets
• Illustrate existing survey locations and boundaries
• Create sitemaps with utilities for use in design plans
• Assist in generating, organizing, and drafting bill-of-material schedules, hardware lists, and staking sheet details.
• Ensure all drafting work strictly adheres to company drafting standards, client-specific CAD guidelines, and project layer management protocols.
• Work collaboratively with transmission engineers, civil/structural drafters, and substation teams to ensure drawing consistency across interdisciplinary packages.

What You Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma (required)
• Graduate of a 2-year program in computer aided drafting and design techniques from an accredited college or technical school (preferred)
• 2+ years of hands-on drafting experience, preferably in power delivery, utility, or heavy civil/infrastructure design (preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Required) and AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
• Familiarity or working knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or PLS-TOWER (Highly Preferred).
• Working knowledge or proficiency with Micro Station (Preferred)
• Basic understanding of utility standards (e.g., NESC guidelines, client drafting specifications)
• Exceptional precision in drafting, layout formatting, layer management, and standard drawing sheet organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret engineering redlines and coordinate with project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple drafting assignments, meet firm project deadlines, and prioritize workload effectively.
• Commitment to working safely and maintaining quality in alignment with company standards.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

So...Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)