8 Cad Technician jobs in Vancouver

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Cad Technician for a position in the Portland Metro.
As a CAD Technician, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team that supports innovative engineering projects. You will be responsible for drafting and designing substations for local utilities nationwide, utilizing your basic technical knowledge and electronic applications.
Responsibilities
+ Develop familiarity with engineering standards by reading, understanding, and maintaining a working knowledge of systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.
+ Ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant by understanding and complying with the company's quality program.
+ Support continuous improvement and change management efforts by demonstrating personal accuracy.
+ Learn applications required to modify less complex deliverables based on various design inputs.
+ Identify the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.
+ Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.
Essential Skills
+ 2-5 years of experience in substation drafting.
+ Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
+ Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
+ Understanding of client standards, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor, SDS.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Diploma or Certificate preferred.
+ Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
+ 3-5 years of substation drafting experience preferred.
+ Experience with drafting software: AutoCAD SDS, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, or Inventor.
+ Preferred non-technical skills: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.
+ Preferred technical skills: Working knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid work environment, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The office is newly renovated, featuring open spaces, collaborative work areas, single-use offices, and comfortable workspaces with bean bag chairs. Additionally, the work schedule allows for flexibility, with options to start early and leave early, and provides opportunities for professional development through free courses and certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $43.26/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lake Oswego,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Electrical CAD Technician
Job Description
As a CAD Technician, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team that supports innovative engineering projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your technical skills while contributing to meaningful work in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for drafting and designing substations for local utilities nationwide, utilizing your basic technical knowledge and electronic applications.
Responsibilities
+ Develop familiarity with engineering standards by reading, understanding, and maintaining a working knowledge of systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.
+ Ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant by understanding and complying with the company's quality program.
+ Support continuous improvement and change management efforts by demonstrating personal accuracy.
+ Learn applications required to modify less complex deliverables based on various design inputs.
+ Identify the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.
+ Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.
Essential Skills
+ 2-5 years of experience in substation drafting.
+ Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
+ Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
+ Understanding of client standards, Microstation, Autodesk Inventor, SDS.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Diploma or Certificate preferred.
+ Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
+ 3-5 years of substation drafting experience preferred.
+ Experience with drafting software: AutoCAD SDS, AutoCAD Electrical, Microstation, or Inventor.
+ Preferred non-technical skills: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.
+ Preferred technical skills: Working knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid work environment, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The office is newly renovated, featuring open spaces, collaborative work areas, single-use offices, and comfortable workspaces with bean bag chairs. Additionally, the work schedule allows for flexibility, with options to start early and leave early, and provides opportunities for professional development through free courses and certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $43.26/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lake Oswego,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Electrical CAD Technician
Job Description
As a CAD Technician, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team that supports innovative engineering projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your technical skills while contributing to meaningful work in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for drafting and designing substations for local utilities nationwide, utilizing your basic technical knowledge and electronic applications.
If interested and qualified, please send updated resume and availability for a 15 minute conversation to com.Responsibilities
+ Develop familiarity with engineering standards by reading, understanding, and maintaining a working knowledge of systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.
+ Ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant by understanding and complying with the company's quality program.
+ Support continuous improvement and change management efforts by demonstrating personal accuracy.
+ Learn applications required to modify less complex deliverables based on various design inputs.
+ Identify the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.
+ Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.
Essential Skills
+ 2-5 years of experience in substation drafting.
+ Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
+ Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
+ Understanding of client standards, Microstation, Autodesk Inventor, SDS.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Diploma or Certificate preferred.
+ Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
+ 3-5 years of substation drafting experience preferred.
+ Experience with drafting software: AutoCAD SDS, AutoCAD Electrical, Microstation, or Inventor.
+ Preferred non-technical skills: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.
+ Preferred technical skills: Working knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid work environment, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The office is newly renovated, featuring open spaces, collaborative work areas, single-use offices, and comfortable workspaces with bean bag chairs. Additionally, the work schedule allows for flexibility, with options to start early and leave early, and provides opportunities for professional development through free courses and certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $43.26/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lake Oswego,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as a Civil CAD Design Technician. Jacobs Engineering is currently seeking a Civil CAD Technician to join our Northwest Team. If you are looking for a rewarding and stable career with an established firm that provides opportunities for growth and advancement, this may be the place for you! You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of professionals in an open and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth is supported and contributions to the success of the firm are rewarded.
We'll Expect You To:
- Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to produce quality drawings
- Make drawing edits based on mark ups from client and/or Engineers
- Create and/or modify base drawings
- Be relied on as productive team member and CAD user to work a typical set of project documents from beginning to end with professional quality output that conforms to company or client standards
- Be able to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Follow CAD standards and process Required Credentials
- A general understanding of Civil 3D styles and functionality
- 5+ years of CAD experience in either AutoCAD or Microstation
- Ability to work well both independently and as a team
- Attention to detail, quality work products, and client service
- Experience with MS Office 365 (Email, Excel, Word)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation Inroads or OpenRoads a plus
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Duties And Responsibilities

• With ongoing supervision, CAD Designers are responsible for the designs of our winding products such as mechanical and pneumatic air shafts, chucks and brakes. This includes completed drawing packets with a BOM as well as working in collaboration with other departments.
• Review initial sales documentation and application data in order to prepare 3D models and drawings using CAD to fulfill customer expectations.
• Review design data comprising sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from design team coordinator, application and R&D engineers.
• Develop detailed engineering packages for manufacturing (including BOM, 3D CAD Models, detailed part drawings and detailed assembly drawings) for effective communication with manufacturing.
• Generate bill of materials for assemblies and components for fabrication used in the manufacturing and installation of equipment.
• Use custom-built design tool which calculates stress, deflection, critical speed and other basic design calculations (requires working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to successfully use design tool).
• Identify, understand, and execute processes, and implement changes to existing drawings.
• Inspect drawings and layouts of other engineering personnel.
• Apply engineering judgment to evaluate fabrication and assembly product ability and assign appropriate materials and part tolerances to achieve required performance levels.
• Identify discrepancies and bring to the attention of supervision and work to clarify ambiguity or identify root cause of discrepancy.

Candidate Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school
• One to Two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• To be successful in this role, employee is required to have competent working skills with:
• Windows Operating System
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Autodesk Inventor 2020 or newer
• SolidWorks

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• While performing the essential duties of this job, employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.
• Wage range $24/hr - $29/hr

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Overview:

This role represents the opportunity to take on an important position with an innovative high tech industrial engineering and manufacturing company. Automation Hydraulics designs and manufacturers innovative hydraulic equipment and machinery. We utilize the latest technology and our own proprietary controls and sensors to rapidly deliver unique and affordable solutions for transportation, aerospace, and agriculture industries.

At Automation Hydraulics, we believe that hydraulics technology is far behind innovations in other industries, and that by applying proven technologies to underserved markets that we can advance industrialization and productivity. We utilize the most advanced software for manifold designing and are often able to improve functionality or reduce size, weight and cost.

Position Summary:

The CAD Drafter is responsible for preparing detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. This position will work closely with our senior design engineer to design and develop custom industrial equipment and hydraulic systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Follow company's standards for designing hydraulic manifolds and power units from hydraulic schematics
• Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components. or machinery, using computer-assisted equipment.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Associate Degree in technology preferred
• ADDA (The American Design Drafting Association) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience with hydraulic systems and schematic
• Minimum 5 years' experience using computer aided design CAD software including Autocad Inventor
• Hydraw and MD Tools experience preferred
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Ability to effectively work in a team setting as well as independently

Work location is Vancouver, WA

We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of engineering, where their efforts are appreciated, and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve.

Apply now for our CAD Civil Designer opportunity based in Oregon in either our Beaverton, Salem, or Bend office.

Here at Keller Associates all aspects of the design are done in house! This includes site development, transportation, structural, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation.

An experienced CAD Civil Designer is needed to team up with our engineers to prepare site layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams for a variety of infrastructure improvement projects. An ideal candidate has a solid understanding of drafting techniques, Civil 3D and familiarity with engineering terminology. They possess a willingness to undertake roles as needed and learn new skills and tools.

Responsibilities include:

• Design of municipal, commercial, and private land development projects
• Draft and assemble construction drawings as part of a team
• Prepare documents using Autodesk Civil 3D
• Conform to appropriate Company CAD standards and client standards
• Familiar with basic civil site design concepts, including grading and pipe networks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in Civil3D required
• Associates degree in computer aided drafting field with 2+ years in civil engineering field OR 4+ Years experience in civil engineering design
  • If lacking the education requirement above, we request Portfolio of work that demonstrates strong performance on software
• Experience with other software is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Solid decision-making skills and strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and other draftsman to solve complex problems as a team

Benefits:

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
• Salary Advantage Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k match program & access to asset management services
• Year-end bonus
• Costco membership
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do from work to play our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Please review the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form foundhere to answer the questions provided at the bottom of the application process.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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