CAD Technician – 2D/3D Mining Engineering

About the role

IOTA Group, an international engineering consultancy, is recruiting a CAD Technician on behalf of an international mining client for a major mining infrastructure and mineral processing project in Namibia. Reporting to the Project Engineer, the technician produces, updates and maintains technical drawings, site layouts and 3D models, working alongside engineers and international design teams. The assignment is project-based, from 1 January 2027 to 30 November 2027, with regular site visits.

Key responsibilities

• Produce, modify and maintain 2D engineering drawings, site layouts and as-built drawings using AutoCAD or equivalent, covering civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines
• Develop and manage 3D models in Revit, SolidWorks or similar, and coordinate them in a BIM environment
• Maintain the drawing register, document numbering, version control and document flow, and review supplier and contractor drawings
• Take part in site visits, integrate survey data into drawings and support engineers with basic calculations and reports
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors and technical specialists, and ensure compliance with engineering procedures, quality and HSE standards

Required profile

• Engineering degree, technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Structural or a related discipline
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a CAD drafting or engineering design office; mining, industrial or construction exposure highly desirable
• Valid driver's licence
• Good command of technical English, written and spoken

Required skills

• AutoCAD 2D drafting (essential)
• Revit and/or SolidWorks; Fusion 360 an advantage
• BIM principles, document control and electronic document management
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); MS Project and project scheduling an asset