Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls CAD Technician - Water

Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable.    

We're looking for an Instrumentation and Controls CAD Technician for our Redding, California office. This person can work out of our Redding Jacobs office or any of the California Jacobs offices. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work alongside a team of water technicians and engineers on water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, and river facilities projects where you will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world, while living in a small community with a family atmosphere.

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Here's what you'll need

• Associates degree in either Design arena or Technical Drafting field
• 1-3 years experience in CAD design or related electrical/instrumentation and controls field
• Working knowledge of any of the following software – AUTOCAD, Microstation, or Open Plant P&ID (OPPID)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

58,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

109,900.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $58,200.00 to $109,900.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Sacramento	California	United States
San Francisco	California	United States
Oakland	California	United States
San Jose	California	United States
Irvine	California	United States
Los Angeles	California	United States
Pasadena	California	United States
San Diego	California	United States
Ontario	California	United States
Redding	California	United States