Drafter/Designer

Our client is seeking experienced Drafters/Designers to join their team out of Tuscon, Arizona! This individual will be in direct support of engineering and project delivery, working closely to  develop and maintain drawings, layouts, and design documentation for mining, mineral processing and heavy industrial projects! This person(s) will support multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept and feasibility, through detailed design, construction, and project execution. This is a full-time, long-term contract opportunity offering competitive compensation, health benefits (medical, vision,  dental), 401K, life insurance, and more! 


We are seeking experienced Draftsmen / Designers to support engineering and project delivery activities from an office in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidates will work closely with engineering and project teams to develop and maintain drawings, layouts, and design documentation for mining, mineral processing, and heavy industrial projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for drafting and design professionals interested in supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise engineering drawings, layouts, plans, sections, details, and other technical documentation in accordance with project requirements and applicable drafting standards.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, project managers, and other disciplines to translate engineering concepts and design information into accurate drawings and models.
• Support projects within the mining, mineral processing, materials handling, and heavy industrial sectors.
• Produce and maintain drawings throughout various stages of project development, including studies, feasibility, detailed engineering, construction, and as-built documentation.
• Incorporate engineering markups, vendor information, field changes, and interdisciplinary comments into project drawings.
• Perform drawing checks and revisions to ensure accuracy, consistency, constructability, and compliance with project standards.
• Coordinate drawings and design information across multiple engineering disciplines, which may include mechanical, piping, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and project documentation in accordance with established document-control procedures.
• Assist engineering teams with equipment layouts, plant arrangements, materials-handling systems, piping layouts, and other industrial design requirements as applicable.
• Participate in design reviews and project coordination meetings as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical diploma, associate degree, drafting/design certification, or equivalent practical experience in engineering drafting or design.
• Previous drafting/design experience within mining, minerals processing, EPC/EPCM, heavy industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or similar project environments preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and other relevant CAD/design software.
• Experience with 3D design/modeling platforms is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, specifications, P&IDs, equipment information, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, drawing conventions, revision control, and engineering documentation.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple drawings and priorities within project schedules.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience
Candidates with previous experience supporting mining and mineral processing facilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Relevant project experience may include:

• Crushing and screening facilities
• Grinding and milling circuits
• Conveyors and bulk materials handling systems
• Process plants and associated infrastructure
• Pumps, piping, tanks, and process equipment
• Structural steel and equipment-support arrangements
• Plant layouts and general arrangements
• Brownfield modifications and plant upgrades
• Greenfield mining and processing developments

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.