CADD Technician II

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 is seeking a highly motivated and talented CAD Technician to be part of our growing team based out of our Grand Junction, CO office.

Candidates should have prior experience in oil and gas design or drafting.

Our Civil Engineering and Land Surveying team supports a wide range of public and private projects, providing expertise across municipal, commercial, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on building long-term client relationships while fostering a collaborative work environment and a strong work-life balance.

Essential Duties

• Utilize latest AutoCAD and/or Carlson software to prepare drawings
• Project planning, organization, and scheduling
• Execute requested drawing maintenance, standards, updating, revisions, etc.
• Manage the course of projects, research records and produce reports for Project Managers and Clients
• Ability to manage project folders and files to company standards
• Review preliminary and final drawings prepared by other CAD Techs
• Analyze and interpret data from multiple sources, including field data, plats, and other records
• Efficiently collect, process, and evaluate GPS data
• Work proficiently on various projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with various departments, including direct contact with clients to produce deliverables
• Possible field work may be necessary

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as a Draftsman in a land surveying, engineering firm
• 5-8+ years of experience working with AutoCAD and Trimble software
• 5+ years of experience with Land Surveying in Oil & Gas
• Experience working with Carlson, ArcGIS or Skyline Software a plus but not required
• Requires the capability of working within a variety of industries including but not limited to: Oil & Gas, Construction & Development, and Government related projects
• Must have excellent time management skills, be able to work within and meet project deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Additional time may be required at night or over the weekend depending on project deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, paid parental leave.
• We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs. For Colorado residents: The pay range for this position is $25.00-30.00 per hour (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Colorado location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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