CAD Specialist (Worland, WY)

 About the Position:
We are seeking a CAD Specialist to support water resource management, surveying, and drafting efforts in our Worland, Wyoming office. This position will involve field data collection, mapping, surveying, and technical support for water rights management services, land development, and water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with agricultural operations, experience or education in surveying, drafting, water rights, or a related field, with a strong interest in applying technical skills to water resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field reconnaissance, site inspections, and on-site investigations related to water rights, land surveys, and infrastructure projects.
• Perform surveying tasks, including GPS data collection, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping.
• Utilize AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D and GIS software to create, update, and maintain maps, survey plats, and water rights records.
• Interpret aerial imagery and manipulate topographic data for reservoir design, irrigation planning, and land development.
• Assist with water measurement, permitting, petitioning, and compliance processes related to Wyoming water rights.
• Research historical water rights records and prepare technical reports.
• Apply knowledge of Wyoming water law, PLSS, and GIS to support water resource and land management projects.
• Interact with clients, landowners, engineers, and government agencies to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Manage tasks independently while seeking guidance when needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in hydrology, water resources, civil engineering, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Map or Civil 3D, GIS, and spatial analysis tools.
• Experience conducting fieldwork, including survey data collection and water measurement.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be good with surfaces.
• Mapping contours for reservoir designing.
• Water rights and water use mapping.
• Aerial photograph imagery interpretation.
• Field experience.
• Survey/PLSS experience.
• Water Resources.
• Water rights (Wyoming).
• Irrigation.
• Topographic data manipulation.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• ARCGIS.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Disability/Veteran/Minority/Female

Department: Technical Services
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position