CADD Technician

ESP Associates • Raleigh, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the production of various types of transmission, civil/structural and distribution drawings from inception to completion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma (required)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Required)
• Commitment to working safely and maintaining quality in alignment with company standards.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a 2-year program in computer aided drafting and design techniques from an accredited college or technical school (preferred)
• 2+ years of hands-on drafting experience, preferably in power delivery, utility, or heavy civil/infrastructure design (preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
• Familiarity or working knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or PLS-TOWER (Highly Preferred).
• Working knowledge or proficiency with MicroStation (Preferred)
• Basic understanding of utility standards (e.g., NESC guidelines, client drafting specifications)
• Exceptional precision in drafting, layout formatting, layer management, and standard drawing sheet organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret engineering redlines and coordinate with project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple drafting assignments, meet firm project deadlines, and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare clear, accurate transmission line drawing packages, including plan-and-profile sheets, framing diagrams, pole loading details, assembly drawings, and construction prints.
• Export, translate, and refine drafting outputs from PLS-CADD into 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD / MicroStation) for final plan production.
• Perform drawing revisions, redline updates, and markups to produce final as-built drawings following project completion.
• Perform basic area and volume calculations
• Utilize existing aerial photography and survey data within drawing sets
• Illustrate existing survey locations and boundaries
• Create sitemaps with utilities for use in design plans
• Assist in generating, organizing, and drafting bill-of-material schedules, hardware lists, and staking sheet details.
• Ensure all drafting work strictly adheres to company drafting standards, client-specific CAD guidelines, and project layer management protocols.
• Work collaboratively with transmission engineers, civil/structural drafters, and substation teams to ensure drawing consistency across interdisciplinary packages.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

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