Cad Designer; Civil 3D

Overview

We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 260 team members. We rank among the top firms in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index and have been recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023–2025. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team.

We integrate high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2026 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Compensation range: $68,000 - $98,000. Based on our office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

Status:
Full-time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION:
Lake Oswego, OR

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Standard benefits:
We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

CAD DESIGNER I/II

BASIC JOB FUNCTION

The CAD Designer/Operator is a key member of the engineering team, with responsibility for product designs and various projects in the public sector. They will collaborate with a team of civil engineers and project managers to provide outstanding engineering designs and construction documents.

• Certification from a college or technical school or an Associate degree in CAD Design
• 4-8+ year(s) of experience in CAD design for the A/E/C industry
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit
• Basic knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel
• Basic knowledge of Bluebeam Revu
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must effectively communicate with all project team members
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and guidance from manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to efficiently complete redlines with minimal need for repeated corrections

This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.

Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees.

Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our…