Drafting Design Specialist

As a Drafting or Design Technician you will be preparing and maintaining high-quality drawings and plans using AutoCAD and related software. You will support a variety of projects, ranging from mining submittals to municipal infrastructure improvements. While mining-specific experience is considered an asset, it is not required. This position offers opportunities to gain field observation experience on active municipal and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Drafting & Design Support

· Prepare and revise detailed drawings, plans, and maps using AutoCAD (AutoCAD Map and/or Civil 3D experience preferred).

· Ensure drafting work complies with project specifications, regulatory standards, and company quality guidelines.

· Incorporate survey data, GIS layers, orthophotos, and other external datasets into project drawings.

· Assist with the production of project drawings and reports for clients and regulatory submittals.

· Support engineers with drafting tasks for municipal, industrial, and mining projects.

· Support mine bonding and closure cost estimates, preparing spreadsheet cost models as required.

· Develop and program spreadsheet tools. Experience with advanced functions and macros is preferred.

· Prepare technical reports for management, clients, and regulators.

Project Support & Collaboration

· Collaborate with project engineers and senior staff to develop efficient design solutions.

· Maintain organized project files, drawing libraries, and version control.

· Provide technical support for permitting documents and construction plans.

· Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project deadlines and standards are met.

Field Observation & Data Collection

· Participate in site visits and field observation for municipal projects such as roads, utilities, and drainage improvements.

· Collect field data, take photographs, and record measurements to support design and drafting tasks.

· Assist with redlines and as-built documentation following construction.

Requirements for the role:

· New grads or even candidates with existing drafting experience in an engineering, surveying, or construction environment.

· Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Map and/or Civil 3D strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of drafting standards, drawing production, and permitting requirements.

· Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and clear technical drawings.

· Experience with GIS data, coordinate systems, and mapping tools a plus.

· Mining-related drafting experience considered an asset, but not required.

· Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

· Willingness to perform occasional fieldwork for project observation and data collection.

Preferred requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree (Civil Engineering), or Associate’s degree, certificate, or equivalent technical training in drafting/design preferred.

Why CDG Engineers?

CDG Engineers, Inc. is a full-service, multi-discipline professional services organization based in St Louis, MO, with capabilities in civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as architecture. The firm provides planning, engineering, architectural design, and construction administration services across various industries and sectors.

CDG Engineers is registered in multiple states across the U.S., offering complete in-house professional engineering and architectural services. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering practical and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects within the United States.

CDG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Authorization: CDG is not currently offering sponsorship for this role. This include both temporary visa or permanent visa situations that exist now or in the future, such as: F-1, OPT, CPT, H1, H2, L1, TN, etc.

Agencies:

This role is currently not open to agencies or third-party vendors at this time.