Im a draftsman at an architecture firm in Denver and I am in the EXACT Position as you! I went to school for engineering graphics and have been an architectural draftsman with half my heart in it for 7 years.
I love mold making and rapid prototyping with my 3d printer and if i could do that as my main income id be a much happier person those 40hrs each week... All I can say is that i hope the best in your job search. If i find a job opening in Denver I'll certainly copy you on it. Of course if you find something in Salt Lake Im interested as well. That area is pretty epic for paragliding!