Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician II

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a CAD Technician II to perform advanced computer aided drafting (CAD) assignments to create drawings, maps and construction plans.

• Do you have experience in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)?
• Are you a detail-oriented individual?
• Do you have an interest in doing meaningful work that has a real impact on the community and the environment? 

The current vacancy is within the Engineering Services Group in the Bureau of Environmental Services and supports delivery of Capital Improvement Projects, with specific focus on collection system (pipes), green street and surface water restoration projects, and treatment and pump systems.

What you’ll get to do: 

Under general direction, perform advanced specialized Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) assignments to create and modify maps, drawings and plans; coordinate large multiple and/or complex CAD projects; perform quality assurance/peer reviews of maps and drawings prepared by other staff; and perform other duties as assigned. 

The duties for this specific position include:

• Perform advanced specialized Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) assignments to create drawings of construction plans for collection system (pipe), green street and surface water restoration projects using base maps and other data.
• Update maps with completed project (“as-built”) information.  
• Plan and organize mapping, records, and CAD work; develop and implement standards and communicate project information and requirements to consultants.
• Perform Quality Assurance/peer review of plans, design drawings and specifications prepared by bureau staff or outside consultants.
• Research, interpret and verify data; reconcile conflicting and/or missing data by reviewing records, maps and making field site visits.
• Review and analyze engineering surveys and records for proper composition of construction drawings.
• Perform a variety of engineering technical duties to support engineering staff, including assisting engineers with research, field inspections, analysis and verification of legal descriptions and other engineering support duties or calculations as assigned.
• Perform CAD technician-related duties as assigned.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES).  Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. 

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

1. Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D software.

2. Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu software.

3. Ability to independently perform advanced CAD assignments with initiative and creativity.

4. Ability to perform detailed work thoroughly, accurately, and efficiently.

5. Ability to perform basic engineering computations.

6. Ability to prepare professional quality maps, plans and records.

Additional Requirements 

Training and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, trade school or vocational school, or GED equivalent, supplemented by courses in engineering drafting and computer assisted drafting; and four (4) years of progressively responsible engineering drafting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with a public utility or working on public infrastructure projects is preferred. 

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

A valid state driver’s license is required.

STEP 1: Apply online between June 22, 2026, and July 6, 2026
 

• Cover letter.
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume
• Answer to Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

• Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.  It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. 

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
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