Civil & Mining CAD Drafter

Westmoreland•Colstrip, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil & Mining CAD Drafter is an onsite position based in Billings, Montana, or Colstrip, Montana. The role supports engineering, mine planning, surveying, and operational projects by preparing, revising, and maintaining technical drawings, maps, and design documents related to mine development, earthwork, reclamation, and civil infrastructure. The drafter works closely with engineers, surveyors, mine planners, and operations personnel to convert engineering concepts, survey data, field information, and design markups into accurate, organized CAD drawings. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed primarily in an office, with occasional visits to active surface mines, industrial sites, or project sites. Travel between work locations may be required. Employees must follow applicable safety policies, training requirements, personal protective equipment requirements, and site-access procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree (two-year college degree) in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or a closely related technical field.
Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience may be considered if they provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Highly organized.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Technical computer and software skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, modify, and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings for mining, civil engineering, and earthwork projects.
Assist with mine plans, grading plans, site layouts, haul road alignments, drainage plans, and reclamation drawings.
Develop plan views, profiles, cross-sections, contours, and other technical drawing details using engineering specifications and survey data.
Assist with earthwork and material quantity calculations, including cut-and-fill volumes and stockpile quantities.
Incorporate survey data, field measurements, aerial imagery, and other technical information into CAD drawings.
Review engineering markups, sketches, and design revisions and incorporate changes into project drawings.
Maintain CAD files, drawing libraries, project records, and revision documentation in accordance with established drafting standards.
Assist with exhibits, maps, reports, and technical documents for engineering, permitting, planning, and operational purposes.
Coordinate with engineering, mine planning, surveying, environmental, and operations personnel to ensure drawing accuracy and meet project requirements.
Assist with field data collection, site observations, and verification of existing conditions as needed.
Perform drawing quality checks for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to project standards.
Learn and apply company drafting procedures, CAD standards, and applicable engineering practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.