Survey CADD Technician II

Vistal; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Job summary

WHS based in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Civil Engineering and Land Surveying team. The role focuses on drafting for municipal, commercial, oil & gas, and industrial projects with AutoCAD and Carlson software.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years drafting experience, strong AutoCAD/Trimble skills, and knowledge of land surveying in oil & gas. Responsibilities include project planning, data analysis, client coordination, and potential field work, with a 7am–5pm

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 capability to work across Oil & Gas, Construction & Development, and Government projects.
• Must have excellent time management skills and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Hours: 7am-5pm, Monday–Friday; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and Carlson to prepare drawings
• Project planning, organization, and scheduling
• Maintain, update, and revise drawings to standards
• Manage project folders and files per company standards
• Review drawings prepared by other CAD Techs
• Analyze data from field records, plats, and other sources
• Process GPS data and produce deliverables
• Coordinate with departments and clients to deliver projects
• Possible field work may be necessary
• Communicate effectively with clients and project managers

Skills

Drafting

Time management

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

Trimble

ArcGIS

Skyline Software

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.