CAD Drafting Technician — Engineering & GIS Specialist

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska is seeking a Drafting Technician 3 to support engineering and infrastructure projects at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. You will draft and update plans in AutoCAD, manage GIS data, and prepare cost estimates while coordinating federally funded projects.

Ideal candidates will have CAD coursework and at least one year of automated drafting experience, with strong attention to detail and project coordination skills. On-site work in Alaska with a focus on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Two CAD courses at high school level or college equivalent.
• One year of automated drafting experience as a Drafting Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Experience with CAD and GIS data management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, update engineering plans and maps using AutoCAD.
• Prepare specifications and cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate federally funded projects and maintain records.
• Manage GIS data and project documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

GIS data management

Project coordination

Documentation

Cost estimation

Education

CAD courses

Drafting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

State of Alaska is seeking a Drafting Technician 3 to support engineering and infrastructure projects at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. You will draft and update plans in AutoCAD, manage GIS data, and prepare cost estimates while coordinating federally funded projects.

Ideal candidates will have CAD coursework and at least one year of automated drafting experience, with strong attention to detail and project coordination skills. On-site work in Alaska with a focus on safety and documentation.