Computer Aided Design Technician

Saxon Global; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxon Global in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an entry-level CAD Drafter to prepare piping and civil drawings for gas distribution projects, including gate and regulator stations.

You will coordinate drawings, assist customers with pipe data, and perform design tasks under supervision, with occasional field travel and overtime as project needs require.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or certificate in CAD or equivalent professional experience.
• 0–2+ years professional experience.
• Proficient with entry level design and drafting and be able to meet deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Adherence to all company policies, including FERC and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple to intermediate piping/ mechanical drawings and civil site/ grading plans for gas distribution projects.
• Coordinate assigned projects, prepare drawing reviews and ongoing status reports.
• Assist internal and external customers by providing drawings and pipe information.
• Provide gas facility data research for modifying existing facilities.
• Provide gas facility information to engineers, construction, and other personnel.
• Work under supervision with some initiative in design/drafting tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Prepares simple to intermediate level piping / mechanical fabrication drawings and/or civil site and grading plans, pipeline alignment, and profile drawings for construction of gas distribution pipeline projects (e.g., gate stations, meter, and regulator stations as well as related pipeline appurtenance).
• Coordinate assigned projects, prepare project drawing reviews and ongoing status reports.
• Assist Internal and External customers by providing them with drawings and other needed pipe information and data.
• Provide facility data research required for modifying existing facilities.
• Provide gas facility and mapping information for engineering, construction, and other company personnel.
• Provide gas facility information to external customers i.e., engineering firms, Blue Stakes, Government agencies, etc.
• Works under direction from the supervisor and other designers to carry out design/drafting assignments with latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

• May involve overtime, weekend, and/or holiday work to ensure project completion.
• Will require prolonged use of computer aided design and drafting (keyboard).
• Travel on field trips to company facilities with some overnight stays.
• Work outdoors for extended periods with some inclement weather (hot / cold, dry /wet weather conditions).
• Requires ability to walk up steep and/or ungraded surfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs
• Read and understand facility drawings and alignment sheets.
• Standard Practices and terminology.
• Property rights-of-way and surveying principles; basic mathematics algebra, geometry & trigonometry.

Demonstrated Skill:

• AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, Autodesk Vault, Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CADWorx P&ID (beneficial)

Ability to:

• Read and understand Distribution Pipeline facility drawings and alignment sheets.
• Entry level knowledge of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams and their use within construction drawing packages.
• Read and decipher preliminary and post construction as-built notes (field notes) and surveys field note and interpret survey book information
• Understand and complete written and oral instructions.
• See objects at close range; determine the distance and relationship between objects; match and discriminate between colors and intensity; hear and respond to telephone and equipment.
• Be mobile and possess hand dexterity.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain effective oral and written communications.
• Attention to details related to design drawings and related information.
• Assist with contributing to a positive work environment; be courteous to co-workers and customers, follow directions from supervision and lead CAD Designers; and refrain from abusive or profane language and behavior in the workplace.

Requirements:

• Two-year associate degree or certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience as well as 0 – 2+ years Professional Experience.
• Regular attendance; on-the-job working an approved schedule.
• Proficient with entry level design and drafting and be able to meet reasonable design / drafting project completion deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Adherence to all company policies, including the Business Ethics and Compliance Policy including all applicable industry rules and regulations such as FERC and DOT compliance.