CAD Technician II – Oil & Gas Drafting & Survey

WHS (William H. Smith and Associates); Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership / ESOP

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid holidays and parental leave

401K options

Job summary

WHS (William H. Smith and Associates) in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a CAD Technician with solid AutoCAD and Trimble experience to support our Civil Engineering and Land Surveying team on a wide range of municipal, commercial, and oil & gas projects.

Join a collaborative, employee-owned firm that values work-life balance and accurate drawings. The role requires 3–5+ years drafting experience, strong data interpretation, and the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as a Draftsman in land surveying or engineering firm.
• 5-8+ years with AutoCAD and Trimble software.
• 5+ years of Land Surveying in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with Carlson, ArcGIS or Skyline is a plus.
• Capable of working across Oil & Gas, Construction & Development, and government projects.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work 7am-5pm, Monday–Friday; overtime may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and Carlson software to prepare drawings.
• Plan, organize, and schedule projects.
• Maintain drawings and update per standards and revisions.
• Manage project folders and files to company standards.
• Review drawings prepared by other CAD Techs for accuracy.
• Analyze data from field records, plats, and other sources.
• Process GPS data and produce deliverables for PMs and clients.
• Coordinate with departments and clients to finalize deliverables.
• Possible field work may be necessary.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Carlson

ArcGIS

Skyline

Job description

WHS (William H. Smith and Associates) in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a CAD Technician with solid AutoCAD and Trimble experience to support our Civil Engineering and Land Surveying team on a wide range of municipal, commercial, and oil & gas projects.

Join a collaborative, employee-owned firm that values work-life balance and accurate drawings. The role requires 3–5+ years drafting experience, strong data interpretation, and the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.