Senior CAD Designer​/Associate Manager

Who We Are:

West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities.

Our team of more than 270 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index. At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality.

$80,205 - $110,520. Based on our Lake Oswego office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

Full-time, Exempt

• Lake Oswego, Oregon
• San Diego, California
• Sacramento, California
• Reno, Nevada
• Concord, California
• Irvine, California

The CAD Designer II/Associate Manager is a key member of the engineering team, with responsibility for drafting and design of various water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the public sector. They will collaborate with a team of civil engineers and project managers to provide outstanding engineering designs and construction documents. They will also assist the CAD Manager in tracking and balancing group CAD tasks and workload management.

• Develop 2D and 3D designs, drawings, plans, exhibits, and maps using Civil 3D
• Complete construction drawings for water and wastewater projects involving underground and above ground utilities including pipelines; pumping and booster stations; water and wastewater treatment plant, civil and process mechanical equipment and systems; structural and electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Update, revise, and scale designs as necessary according to client feedback.
• Work with other internal teams to get designs approved and executed.
• Assist the CAD Manager in balancing workload, tracking tasks and driving work to completion.
• Assist the CAD Manager in managing the CAD team.

• Certification from a college or technical school or an Associate degree in CAD Drafting or Design.
• 10+ year(s) of experience in CAD design for the A/E/C industry.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu, Civil 3D, and other 3D software programs.
• Familiarity with Revit, BIM concepts, and Micro Station are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to assist a team in balancing workload across a group.
• Proven ability to manage entry-level CAD Staff.
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members.

This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, employee referral bonuses, and a wellness reimbursement.