Associate CAD Technician

Provost & Pritchard • Sonora, CA

1d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Pritchard Consulting Group is hiring an Associate CAD Technician for its Geostructural division in Sonora, California. The role is suited to a Civil 3D professional with at least three years of experience who can manage drawing sheet sets, perform foundational design calculations, and lead CAD production for localized infrastructure project lifecycles. The position is also available in the Modesto office.

Projects include private residential tunnels and other underground spaces, water conveyance structures such as water-district tunnels, canals, and irrigation networks, and earth-retention and ground-support structures.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional civil drafting experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on professional experience with Autodesk Civil 3D workflows, including surfaces, feature lines, and corridors.
• Practical experience drafting gravity and pressure utility networks.
• Clear written and verbal technical communication skills to coordinate with engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or an Associate Degree in CAD/Drafting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, modify, and manage complete, high-quality construction drawing packages in AutoCAD and Civil 3D using sketches, notes, and verbal direction.
• Perform foundational engineering calculations under limited supervision, including pipeline slopes, street grades, area grades, and earthworks.
• Serve as the designated CAD Lead Technician during plan production, manage drawing schedules, and provide progress reports to Project Managers.
• Take ownership of complete drawing sheet sets and enforce company file-management protocols and naming conventions.
• Participate in CAD administration tasks and contribute to improving corporate drafting standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED