CAD Technician
CAD Technician
Boston Water & Sewer Commission
Boston, MA
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Employees must be Boston residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their
- Utilizes and operates the latest versions of AutoCAD and other software to draft base plans, construction and as-built drawings and related plans.
- Assists Engineering staff in field surveys including instrument surveys.
- Researches records for related data and information.
- Produces copies of plans and contract documents and compiles into bid documents.
- Reviews rough sketches, drawings, specifications, reports, and utility and other engineering data for inclusion in the contract design plans and/or as-built plans.
- Drafts detailed drawings of structures and utility systems including roads, gas, electric, steam, telephone, water, sewer, drainage, and buildings in compliance with established BWSC CAD Standards.
- Creates preliminary and final sketches of proposed plans, using the latest versions of AutoCAD and other software used by the Commission.
- Creates as-built plans using the latest versions of AutoCAD and software used by the Commission and in compliance with established BWSC CAD Standards.
- Updates site plans and other plans received from others to bring them in compliance with Commission’s standards.
- Creates and assembles visual aids for public meetings and other purposes.
- Accompanies engineers in the field to collect data required for preparation of construction drawings and as built drawings.
- Researches record plans and facilities information.
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
- General office conditions; field work is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable weather conditions/hazards associated with heavy equipment and construction sites; the workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations; responds to emergencies.
- Operates telephone, computer, hand power tools, survey equipment and standard office machines.
- Makes contact with municipal, state and federal representatives, city officials, contractors, businesses, property owners, engineering consultants, department heads, the public, other city employees. Contacts are in person, by phone, email and group meetings, hearings.
- Has access to department-related confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Errors could result in delay or loss of services, personal injury to self and/or others, damage to building and equipment, and significant monetary loss and/or legal repercussions.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Information Technology -
Industries
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