Drafting / Design Technician

CDG Engineers, Inc.•Sheridan, WY

About The Position

As a Drafting or Design Technician you will be preparing and maintaining high-quality drawings and plans using AutoCAD and related software. You will support a variety of projects, ranging from mining submittals to municipal infrastructure improvements. While mining-specific experience is considered an asset, it is not required. This position offers opportunities to gain field observation experience on active municipal and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

New grads or even candidates with existing drafting experience in an engineering, surveying, or construction environment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Map and/or Civil 3D strongly preferred.
Knowledge of drafting standards, drawing production, and permitting requirements.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and clear technical drawings.
Experience with GIS data, coordinate systems, and mapping tools a plus.
Mining-related drafting experience considered an asset, but not required.
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Willingness to perform occasional fieldwork for project observation and data collection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree (Civil Engineering), or Associate’s degree, certificate, or equivalent technical training in drafting/design preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare and revise detailed drawings, plans, and maps using AutoCAD (AutoCAD Map and/or Civil 3D experience preferred).
Ensure drafting work complies with project specifications, regulatory standards, and company quality guidelines.
Incorporate survey data, GIS layers, orthophotos, and other external datasets into project drawings.
Assist with the production of project drawings and reports for clients and regulatory submittals.
Support engineers with drafting tasks for municipal, industrial, and mining projects.
Support mine bonding and closure cost estimates, preparing spreadsheet cost models as required.
Develop and program spreadsheet tools. Experience with advanced functions and macros is preferred.
Prepare technical reports for management, clients, and regulators.
Collaborate with project engineers and senior staff to develop efficient design solutions.
Maintain organized project files, drawing libraries, and version control.
Provide technical support for permitting documents and construction plans.
Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project deadlines and standards are met.
Participate in site visits and field observation for municipal projects such as roads, utilities, and drainage improvements.
Collect field data, take photographs, and record measurements to support design and drafting tasks.
Assist with redlines and as-built documentation following construction.