CAD Technician​/Designer – Land Development​/Public Infrastructure

Mac Kay & Somps is seeking a CAD Technician/Designer - Land Development/Public Infrastructure to join our Pleasanton, CA office. As a CAD Technician / Designer at Mac Kay & Somps, you’ll play a key role in bringing engineering plans to life. Working in the office, you’ll collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to prepare detailed designs and technical drawings that support a wide range of land development and public infrastructure projects.

From residential and commercial developments to roadway and utility improvements, your work will help shape the communities we serve.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on impactful projects while honing your drafting and design skills in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Preparing design drawings, exhibits, and models using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Drafting roadway, grading, and utility improvement plans
• Preparing subdivision maps, plot plans, condominium plans, and related exhibits
• Managing and preparing topographic maps and survey point data
• Interpreting civil plans and incorporating redline markups from engineers and surveyors

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant drafting/design experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans and technical markups
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Willingness to learn and apply additional technical software as needed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team‑oriented, client‑focused environment
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a plus

$35 - $55.50 an hour

The final pay determinations will be based on a variety of experience, skills, etc.

Few engineering firms match our track record in California. We are one of the largest and most successful privately held civil engineering firms in Nor Cal, with offices in Pleasanton (SF Bay Area) and Roseville (Sacramento Valley). Consistently listed in the top 500 design firms in the US by the ENR as we successfully integrate engineering, planning, and surveying expertise to get projects built efficiently and cost effectively.

Founded in 1953, Mac Kay & Somps helped drive growth in Northern California after World War II and we continue that same energy today. Our multi‑disciplinary teams provide services from entitlements through construction.

Mac Kay & Somps is an equal opportunity employer.

• Competitive salary
• Generous bonus structure
• Profit sharing trust/401(k) plan
• Student Loan Paydown program and tuition assistance
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental plans with Company contributions to a health savings account
• Life, AD&D, LTD/STD insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• and more!

Mac Kay & Somps also offers flexible work schedules and an active, high energy work environment with periodic Friday barbeques/lunch gatherings. The company hosts a holiday lunch and an annual company wide dinner party along with other social activities throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying to Mac Kay & Somps and need a reasonable accommodation to do so or would like to apply to our company for general consideration, please contact