CAD Technician Jobs in Washington
CAD Technician jobs in Washington are in steady demand across aerospace, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level drafters to senior design technicians. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma, where anchor employers like Boeing, AECOM, and the Washington State Department of Transportation maintain consistent CAD staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties right now are 3D mechanical drafting, civil site design, and structural detailing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We're a small engineering firm in Sumner, and we need a CAD technician who can turn redlines into clean residential permit sets. The sheets you draw come to me for review and stamp, then go to the building department.
The basics, up front:
- This is 1099 independent contractor work. Pay is set per project, not as an hourly wage. The range shown is a guide to our established rate for projects billed hourly. As an independent contractor, what you earn depends on the projects you take on. Not W-2, no benefits, no guaranteed hours.
- It's hybrid. Part of your time is in person at our office (16202 64th St E Ste 117, Sumner, WA 98390) and out on site measure-ups. The rest you can work from home. It is not fully remote.
- You need to live in or near Sumner / Pierce County for in-person meetings and site visits as needed. We can't consider applicants outside the area or outside the US.
- No recruiters, staffing agencies, or outsourcing firms, please.
What you'll work on
Permit sets in AutoCAD LT for ADUs, additions, remodels, and some small commercial, a lot of it through our Build Sherpas plans work. That means site plans, floor and roof plans, elevations, sections, and wood-frame details. You'll line up the architectural sheets with the framing, foundations, beams, headers, and shear walls, pick up my redlines and plan-review comments, and keep layers and title blocks tidy. Now and then you'll help with a Pierce County measure-up or energy code forms (we use the WSU C3 calculator).
What we need
- 2 or more years drafting residential work in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
- A real feel for wood-frame construction: studs, joists, rafters, trusses, beams, posts, hold-downs, foundations
- Sheets you'd be glad to hand a plan reviewer: clean linework, consistent notes and dimensions
- Your own AutoCAD LT license (or something compatible) for work-from-home days
- Reliable transportation, and legally able to work in the US as a contractor
Nice to have: Pierce County or King County permit experience, WSEC-R, Bluebeam, or a drafting certificate.
How it works
Each project starts with a short written scope covering the sheets, timing, and pay. You invoice us, cover your own taxes and insurance, and you're free to take other clients. We use AutoCAD LT, Office, and Teams.
How to apply
Apply through this Indeed listing only. Send your resume and 2 or 3 sheets from a residential permit set you drew.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- This is 1099 contract work, paid per project, with no benefits and no guaranteed hours. Does that work for you?
- Are you applying for yourself, not as a recruiter, staffing agency, or outsourcing firm?
Experience:
- AutoCAD LT: 2 years (Required)
- Drafting: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- Sumner, WA 98390 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sumner, WA 98390 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sumner, WA 98390
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CAD technician jobs across Washington.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks for 2D drafting and 3D modeling
- Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, engineering technology, or a related field
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Ability to produce accurate construction documents, site plans, or mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with industry-specific standards such as ANSI, ISO, or GD&T tolerancing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate with engineers and project managers
CAD Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cad technician in Washington?
Most cad technician positions in Washington require an associate degree or technical certificate in drafting technology, engineering design, or a closely related field from a community or technical college. Washington does not issue a state-specific license for cad technicians, so employers screen primarily on software proficiency and portfolio quality. Completing a program at a Washington community or technical college and earning vendor certifications in AutoCAD or Revit strengthens a candidate's standing considerably.
Which companies hire cad technicians in Washington?
Washington cad technician roles are posted by Atlas Technical Consultants, Bowman, and Build Sherpas and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's deep concentration of aerospace, civil engineering, and utilities firms means demand comes from a wide range of employer types, not just a single industry.
Which Washington cities have the most cad technician jobs?
Tacoma, Lacey, and Sumner account for the largest share of cad technician openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through aerospace contractors, engineering consultancies, and large tech campuses with ongoing facilities work, while Tacoma's port infrastructure and regional utility projects generate consistent demand for civil and structural drafters in that corridor.
Are there remote cad technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles because cad technicians often need to collaborate on site, review physical plans, or coordinate directly with field crews. About 40% of cad technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most available for tasks like 2D drafting revisions, as-built documentation, and BIM coordination.
How can I get hired as a cad technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a drafting or engineering technology program at a Washington community college such as Bellevue College, Renton Technical College, or South Puget Sound Community College, then applying for internships or apprentice drafter roles posted by civil engineering firms and aerospace subcontractors in the Seattle-Tacoma region. Building a strong portfolio of class projects, earning an AutoCAD certification, and targeting roles like junior drafter or design technician assistant gives candidates without formal work history a competitive foundation.
Where can I find and apply to cad technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to cad technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your skills and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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