Computer Aided Drafting; CAD Technician II

CAD Technician II – City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

Job Appointment: Full-Time |
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5:00 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. |
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits: Please check the benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Union Representation: PROTEC
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The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a CAD Technician II to perform advanced computer-aided drafting (CAD) assignments to create drawings, maps and construction plans. The position is within the Engineering Services Group, supporting delivery of capital improvement projects with a specific focus on collection system (pipes), green street and surface water restoration projects, and treatment and pump systems.

• Perform advanced specialized CAD assignments to create drawings of construction plans for collection system (pipe), green street, and surface water restoration projects using base maps and other data.
• Update maps with completed project ("as-built") information.
• Plan and organize mapping, records, and CAD work; develop and implement standards and communicate project information and requirements to consultants.
• Perform quality assurance/peer reviews of plans, design drawings and specifications prepared by bureau staff or outside consultants.
• Research, interpret and verify data; reconcile conflicting and/or missing data by reviewing records, maps and making field site visits.
• Review and analyze engineering surveys and records for proper composition of construction drawings.
• Perform a variety of engineering technical duties to support engineering staff, including assisting engineers with research, field inspections, analysis and verification of legal descriptions and other engineering support duties or calculations as assigned.
• Perform CAD technician-related duties as assigned.

Training and

Experience:

Typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, trade school or vocational school, or GED equivalent, supplemented by courses in engineering drafting and computer assisted drafting; and four (4) years of progressively responsible engineering drafting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with a public utility or working on public infrastructure projects is preferred.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements: A valid state driver’s license is required.

The City of Portland is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all individuals, regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.