Civil & Mining CAD Drafter

Position Summary

This position is located in either Billings MT or Colstrip MT.

The Civil & Mining CAD Drafter will support engineering, mine planning, surveying, and operational projects. This position will be responsible for preparing, revising, and maintaining technical drawings, maps, and design documents related to mine development, earthwork, reclamation, and civil infrastructure. This position will work closely with engineers, surveyors, mine planners, and operations personnel to translate engineering concepts, survey data, field information, and design markups into accurate and organized CAD drawings.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, modify, and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings for mining, civil engineering, and earthwork projects.
• Assist with the preparation of mine plans, grading plans, site layouts, haul road alignments, drainage plans, and reclamation drawings.
• Develop plan views, profiles, cross-sections, contours, and other technical drawing details using engineering specifications and survey data.
• Assist with the preparation of earthwork and material quantity calculations, including cut-and-fill volumes and stockpile quantities.
• Incorporate survey data, field measurements, aerial imagery, and other technical information into CAD drawings.
• Review engineering markups, sketches, and design revisions and incorporate changes into project drawings.
• Maintain accurate CAD files, drawing libraries, project records, and revision documentation in accordance with established drafting standards.
• Assist with the preparation of exhibits, maps, reports, and technical documents for engineering, permitting, planning, and operational purposes.
• Coordinate with engineering, mine planning, surveying, environmental, and operations personnel to ensure drawing accuracy and project requirements are met.
• Assist with field data collection, site observations, and verification of existing conditions as needed.
• Perform quality checks on drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to project standards.
• Learn and apply company drafting procedures, CAD standards, and applicable engineering practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Work regularly requires prolonged sitting at a workstation and extended use of a computer. The position may also require standing, walking on uneven terrain, and moving between work areas during field visit.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional visits to active surface mining, industrial, or project sites. Field conditions may include exposure to heavy equipment, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and changing or inclement weather. Travel between work locations may be required. Employees must comply with applicable safety policies, training requirements, personal protective equipment requirements, and site-access procedures.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree (two-year college degree) in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or a closely related technical field.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Skills/Competencies

• Highly Organized
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Technical Computer and Software