We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Technologist to join our team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission ...
We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Technologist to join our team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission ...
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$75K - $85K/yr
We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Technologist to join our team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission ...
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$75K - $85K/yr
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CAD/GIS Technician
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
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Law and Motion Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)
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Law and Motion Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)
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Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions Research and draft appellate briefs * Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery * Prepare mediation briefs * Work ...
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$25 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting, 3D modeling, dimensioning, layers, blocks, hatching, plotting, annotation, and file management. Ability to explain coordinate systems, object properties ...
Autocad Tutor
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$25 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting, 3D modeling, dimensioning, layers, blocks, hatching, plotting, annotation, and file management. Ability to explain coordinate systems, object properties ...
Litigation Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Experience drafting and organizing discovery - both written discovery and document production. * Experience preparing for and assisting at trial. * Familiarity with New Mexico State and Federal Rules ...
Litigation Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Experience drafting and organizing discovery - both written discovery and document production. * Experience preparing for and assisting at trial. * Familiarity with New Mexico State and Federal Rules ...
Areas of drafting will include creating structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and box culverts including elevations, sections, profiles, and associated detailing.
Areas of drafting will include creating structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and box culverts including elevations, sections, profiles, and associated detailing.
Litigation Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Experience drafting and organizing discovery - both written discovery and document production. * Experience preparing for and assisting at trial. * Familiarity with New Mexico State and Federal Rules ...
Litigation Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Experience drafting and organizing discovery - both written discovery and document production. * Experience preparing for and assisting at trial. * Familiarity with New Mexico State and Federal Rules ...
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Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP). * Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts. * Draft project plans for site preparation activities.
Telecommunications Engineering Technician
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP). * Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts. * Draft project plans for site preparation activities.
Telecommunications Engineering Technician
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP). * Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts. * Draft project plans for site preparation activities.
Telecommunications Engineering Technician
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP). * Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts. * Draft project plans for site preparation activities.
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Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$51K/yr
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Cartographic Technician
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$51K/yr
Examples of specialized experience include to performs drafting and mapping work to produce a variety of cartographic products; digitizes, complies, or drafts maps, data and charts according to basic ...
Areas of drafting will include creating structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and box culverts including elevations, sections, profiles, and associated detailing.
Areas of drafting will include creating structural plans for bridges, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and box culverts including elevations, sections, profiles, and associated detailing.
We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into ...
We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into ...
We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into ...
We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into ...
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Attorney
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Draft legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and contracts. * Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions. * Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients.
Apply Early
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Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Draft legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and contracts. * Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions. * Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients.
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Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Draft legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and contracts. * Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions. * Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients.
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Contract Specialist III
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
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Contract Specialist III
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Perform thorough market research to assist in acquisition planning. * Assist the Federal CO in drafting acquisition plans, source selection plans, justification and approvals, synopses, requests for ...
This includes, without limitation, drafting, reviewing, and tracking proposed state legislation that we support and oppose. They are the lead with internal subject matter experts developing the Firm ...
This includes, without limitation, drafting, reviewing, and tracking proposed state legislation that we support and oppose. They are the lead with internal subject matter experts developing the Firm ...
This includes, without limitation, drafting, reviewing, and tracking proposed state legislation that we support and oppose. They are the lead with internal subject matter experts developing the Firm ...
This includes, without limitation, drafting, reviewing, and tracking proposed state legislation that we support and oppose. They are the lead with internal subject matter experts developing the Firm ...
Contract Specialist III
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Perform thorough market research to assist in acquisition planning. * Assist the Federal CO in drafting acquisition plans, source selection plans, justification and approvals, synopses, requests for ...
Contract Specialist III
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Perform thorough market research to assist in acquisition planning. * Assist the Federal CO in drafting acquisition plans, source selection plans, justification and approvals, synopses, requests for ...
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| Aspect | Drafter | CAD Technician |
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| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; technical training | High school diploma; technical training or certification in CAD software |
| Work Environment | Architectural, engineering, manufacturing settings | Design firms, engineering companies, manufacturing industries |
| Job Focus | Creating technical drawings based on specifications | Developing, editing, and managing CAD models and drawings |
| Tools Used | Manual drafting tools, CAD software | Primarily CAD software like AutoCAD, Revit |
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Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist
Albuquerque, NM โข On-site
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 29 days ago
Job description
Description
Application Deadline:
7/6/2026
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Technologist to join our team of engineering and technologist staff to assist with the scoping/definition, creation, submission, and implementation of engineering design documents (CAD and CREO drawings) for custom mechanical components and internal/external cable harnesses.ย
The selected applicant will work with engineers and technologists to develop clear, concise, and buildable drawings based on existing templates and processes.ย
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
On any given day, you may be called on to: ย
- Help develop and redline drawings, templates, and standards to meet production agency needs and Prime release requirements ย ย
- Create new schematic drawings from scratch or make the necessary changes to existing drawings in CREO and/or AutoCAD ย
- Read/understand schematics, design prints and technical/repair manuals or documents or create entire new ones ย ย
- Work closely with the project manager, project engineers and other CADD technicians to receive instructions, guidance, and resolve design issues ย ย ย
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Aided Drafting, Automotive Technology,ย Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology or similar degree or equivalent work experience. ย ย ย
- 2ย years' demonstrated experience using AutoCAD and/or CREO to create, modify, and coordinate engineering drawings. ย ย ย ย
- An active or recent (<1yr) DOE Q or DOD TS clearance ย ย ย ย
- Ability and confidence working in a classified environment and with classified components ย ย ย
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team ย ย ย
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment ย
- Ability to model behaviors that reflect the company's core values ย ย ย
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with some or all of: ย ย
- Board design and integrated electronics ย ย
- Cable design, drawings, or manufacturing ย ย
- Mechanical design for individual components ย ย
- Experience with projects that transition from design to production ย ย ย
- Working in a schedule, budget, or requirement constrained environment ย ย
- National Laboratories Prime release process ย
- Traditional NSE documents/processes such as AERs and PDDRs ย ย ย
Security Clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance or equivalent DoD Top Secret security clearance.ย
Background Check and Screenings
A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verification is required.
Benefits
We take pride in promoting a healthy work-life balance, family-friendly benefits, servant leadership, team values and professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance - 100% company paid premiums for employees
- Dental and vision insuranceย
- 401k plan with company match
- 24 hours of paid community service a year
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off a year
- 10 paid floating holidays
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development ย opportunities
JGMS Family of Companies
Ethically minded, mission-driven.
We provide applied technology, engineering, science, and management services to government and private sector clients nationwide. As a diverse team of professionals, we are focused on meeting the needs of our clients and following through with real solutions that effectively and efficiently meet all budgetary and scheduling requirements. As a member of the team, you will be involved in a growing, dynamic organization that is developing new client solutions to benefit our environment and economy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JGMS Government Services LLC (JGMS-GS) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all applicants, employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, or any other entity in professional contact with the Company.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship may be required.
Interested candidates should submit an application through the JGMS Careers page by the application deadline listed in this posting. Applications may include a current resume and any other materials identified in the posting. Applicants may redact information from application materials that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call (970) 254-1354. Alternatively, an email may be sent to HR@jgmsgovservices.com with the subject line 'Applicant Accommodation' in the email.
About J.G. Management Systems
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Industry
Government relations and lobbying services
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Grand Junction, CO, US
Year founded
2001