Civil CAD Designer - Mining

JDS Energy & Mining; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Energy & Mining in Vancouver, BC seeks an experienced Civil CAD Designer/Draftsperson to support mining and civil infrastructure projects. You will produce precise 2D drawings and 3D models for mine sites, heavy civil works, and earthworks, working with engineers, surveyors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible designs.

You will develop site grading, road layouts, drainage, and mine support infrastructure, maintain drafting standards, and assist with as-built drawings and

Qualifications

• Experience producing detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for civil and mining infrastructure projects.
• Ability to develop site grading, earthworks, road designs, drainage systems, and mine support infrastructure layouts.
• Produce plans, profiles, cross sections, and construction details.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Maintain drafting standards, drawing controls, and document management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for civil and mining infrastructure projects.
• Develop site grading, earthworks, road designs, drainage systems, and mine support infrastructure layouts.
• Produce plans, profiles, cross sections, and construction details.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Revise and update drawings based on engineering markups, field conditions, and client feedback.
• Maintain drafting standards, drawing controls, and document management procedures.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines for integrated project delivery.
• Support construction teams with as-built drawings and site revisions as required.
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance processes.

Skills

2D drawings

3D models

Site grading

Earthworks

Road design

Drainage systems

Construction details

Drafting standards

Engineers coordination

As-built drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drafting software

Job description

About the job Civil CAD Designer / Draftsperson – Mining & Infrastructure

About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer / Draftsperson to support the design and development of mining and civil infrastructure projects across our operations. This role will support engineering and construction teams by producing high-quality drawings and models for mine sites, heavy civil infrastructure, and earthworks projects. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, surveyors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate and constructible designs that support safe and efficient project execution.

Location: Vancouver, BC or Site-Based Rotation

Job Type: Full-time

The JDS Way

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:

• Accept No Mediocrity
• Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
• True to Our Word
• Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
• Maintain Open and Honest Communication
• Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for civil and mining infrastructure projects
• Develop site grading, earthworks, road designs, drainage systems, and mine support infrastructure layouts
• Produce plans, profiles, cross sections, and construction details
• Collaborate closely with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Revise and update drawings based on engineering markups, field conditions, and client feedback
• Maintain drafting standards, drawing controls, and document management procedures
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines for integrated project delivery
• Support construction teams with as-built drawings and site revisions as required
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance processes