CAD/GIS Specialist

A water resources consulting engineering firm in Fort Collins, CO, provides state-of-the-art engineering consulting services in civil, water resources, agricultural, and environmental disciplines. With a staff of experts in the fields of irrigation and agricultural engineering, surface and groundwater hydrology, hydraulics, and civil engineering design, we are currently seeking a CAD/GIS focused technician to join our team. Position Overview: This position will provide technical support for projects related to water resources, irrigation, and water infrastructure. You will work closely with project teams and project managers to provide effective solutions and support that include creating maps, charts and design drawings for reports and proposals. Key Responsibilities: • Produce engineering, construction, and technical drawings, maps, and databases for pump stations, natural resources, rivers, canals, lakes, dams, topography, land ownership, spatial relationship maps and others utilizing various data sets and AutoCAD, AutoCAD MAP, Civil3D, and ESRI ArcView software packages. • Use AutoCAD and ArcView to import, export, manage, and create technical drawings and GIS products. • Scan aerial photos, ortho photos, and other data sources for use in maps and drawings. • Work closely with the engineering teams. • Transfigure project data and coverages into a variety of different map projections. • Convert scanned raster images to vector format using Hitachi software. • Collect GPS field data, applying differential correction, and incorporating the data into CAD and GIS to produce supporting maps and technical drawings. • Work with U.S. federal and state entities on the acquisition of data to produce maps related to topography, land classification, waterways, roads, utility lines, pipelines, and other physical features. • Maintain an in-house filing system of maps, graphics, drawings and other information related to AutoCAD and GIS software. • Make edits to existing technical drawings and maps. • Assist in the creation of maps and other visuals for presentations. • Perform occasional fieldwork and overnight travel as required. Qualifications: • Associate or bachelor's degree in AutoCAD/drafting, Cartography, Land Surveying, or a related field. Extensive knowledge of geographic principles and methods for describing features of physical locations. • Thorough understanding of current GIS principles, best practices, and tools. • Highly proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD, Civil3D, GIS, mapping systems and other design, data recording, and analysis software). • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and solve complex problems. • Detail-oriented and accurate. • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Why Join Us: This full-time position provides the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a small, collaborative environment that contributes to sustainable water management and agricultural development. The annualized starting salary range for the CAD/GIS Specialist position is $65,000-$75,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability and long-term disability. This position also includes the opportunity for the employee to join the company's 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, once eligible. We offer 16 working days of paid time off annually, that accrues monthly, for new employees. Hybrid work schedules can be considered.