Cad Drafter
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
CAD Drafting Technician
As a CAD Drafting Technician, you will be instrumental in completing utility plan sets in AutoCAD for construction purposes, generating land base prints for field use, and completing permit drawings for various permitting authorities. You will compile job books upon project completion and handle import/export of various file types to and from AutoCAD. Additionally, you will analyze aerial imagery and GIS information to create accurate aerial plan sets for customers and internal engineers.
You will also be responsible for updating plans based on field feedback to ensure constructability. Your role involves taking field notes, utilizing GPS, and designing plans for new and existing power and communication facilities. All projects are in 2D for gas, electric, and fiber distribution designs.
Join a growing utility engineering and infrastructure services company supporting major electric, gas, and telecommunications providers. This organization offers long-term stability, a strong project backlog, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful utility and fiber projects that help keep communities connected.
Responsibilities:
- Complete utility plan sets in AutoCAD for construction purposes.
- Generate land base prints in AutoCAD for field use.
- Complete permit drawings for various permitting authorities.
- Compile job books upon project completion.
- Import and export various file types to and from AutoCAD.
- Create accurate aerial plan sets using aerial imagery and GIS information.
- Update plans based on field feedback to ensure constructability.
- Take field notes and utilize GPS.
- Design plans for new and existing power and communication facilities.
Essential
Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and drafting.
- Experience in construction-related drafting.
- Ability to interpret and utilize aerial imagery and GIS information.
- Knowledge of 2D design for gas, electric, and fiber distribution projects.
Additional Skills &
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Drafting/Design, GIS, Civil Engineering, or equivalent technical certification.
- 14 years of professional CAD experience, preferably in civil, electrical, fiber, or utility projects.
- Beneficial experience in AutoCAD Civil and GIS.
- Candidates with just interior design or architecture experience will not be considered.
Work Environment:
The role requires daily presence in the office located in either Green Bay, WI, or, if experienced, Madison, WI, or New Berlin, WI. Standard working hours are 8-hour days, typically 8-5 or 7-4, with some flexibility on start and end times. The position is a 12-month contract to hire, offering equipment, 6 paid holidays, and 2 weeks of accrued paid PTO.
You will have the opportunity to support a robust utility industry with a strong backlog of work.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Green Bay, WI. The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance…
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