Description
Job Summary:
A consortium is seeking a Drafter/CAD Technician to develop and manage topographic, geometric, and engineering drawings for a passenger train project, ensuring accurate graphical representation and compliance.
Key Highlights:
1. Development of topographic and engineering drawings for railway projects.
2. Processing of topographic data using advanced technology.
3. Coordination with engineering teams for information validation.
A consortium with strong national presence is seeking personnel for the Celaya–Irapuato passenger train project in the position of:
Drafter/CAD Technician
Objective:
To develop, update, and manage the preparation of topographic, geometric, and engineering drawings, ensuring accurate graphical representation of field data, alignments, cross-sections, and infrastructure elements according to technical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
Functions and Responsibilities
* Prepare topographic, planimetric, and altimetric drawings derived from field surveys.
* Develop horizontal and vertical alignment drawings for railway and highway projects.
* Draw cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, and platforms.
* Process data from total stations, GPS, and drones.
* Update drawings in accordance with engineering changes and as-built surveys.
* Integrate topographic data into CAD and Civil 3D platforms.
* Generate terrain surfaces, contour lines, and digital terrain models.
* Prepare basic quantity takeoffs and construction tables.
* Manage drawing version control and backups.
* Coordinate with site representatives, supervisors, and survey personnel to validate graphical information.
* Comply with project-established naming conventions, scales, and formats.
* Support integration of “as\-built” drawings and as-built documentation.
Education
* Technical degree in Surveying, Technical Drawing, Construction, or related field.
* Preferred: Incomplete or completed degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
Required Experience
* 2–5 years preparing topographic drawings for railway, highway, or linear infrastructure projects.
* Experience working with survey crews and processing field data.
* Preferred experience in projects involving:
* Railways
* Highways
* Earthworks
* Induced works
* Drainage and structures
Technical Knowledge
* AutoCAD
* Civil 3D
* Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) software or similar surveying software
* GPS and total station data processing
* Interpretation of topographic surveys
* Generation of profiles and sections
* UTM coordinates and reference systems
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Salary: $1\.00 \- $2\.00 per month
Benefits:
* Company parking
* Employee referral program
Application Question(s):
* What is your salary expectation?
Education:
* Completed bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
Work Location: On-site employment