Drafter - CAD Specialist for Civil & Utility Projects

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates, Inc.; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph A. Schudt & Associates, located in Mokena, IL, is seeking a skilled Drafter to prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings supporting natural gas transmission, distribution, storage, compression, and related infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with engineers and designers to produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and related CAD tools, ensuring compliance with project standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or formal drafting training required; or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–4 years of drafting experience in engineering settings.
• Job title and level depend on experience and qualifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Civil 3D or CADWorx is a plus.
• Ability to prepare and interpret single-detail drawings using AutoCAD.
• Identify design conflicts and propose practical resolutions.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise engineering drawings based on direction and project requirements.
• Create detailed piping layouts from 3D models, including sections and elevations.
• Interpret sketches, markups, specs, and calculations to assemble drawing packages.
• Support permit, construction, and record drawings documentation.
• Maintain drawing databases, templates, styles, and standards.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Use Bluebeam Revu for markup, review, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Drafting

CAD

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CADWorx

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Drafter to be responsible for preparing, revising, and maintaining engineering drawings and design documentation supporting natural gas transmission, distribution, storage, compression, and related infrastructure projects. Working closely with engineers, designers, and team leads, this role develops accurate and high-quality drawings that support engineering design, construction, operations, and asset management activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong drafting and CAD skills, attention to detail, and experience producing technical drawings in support of utility, pipeline, energy, or industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and revise engineering drawings based on engineering direction and project requirements.
• Develop detailed piping layouts by generating sections, elevations, and construction drawings from 3D models.
• Interpret engineering sketches, markups, specifications, and design calculations to create accurate drawing packages.
• Support development of permit drawings, construction drawings, and record documentation.
• Maintain drawing databases, templates, styles, and drafting standards.
• Perform thorough quality control reviews to ensure drawing accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Utilize Bluebeam Revu for efficient document markup, review, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineers, clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and field teams.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or formal training in Drafting, or a related technical field required. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• 0-4 years of experience.
• Title and level will be commensurate with experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or CADWorx is a plus.
• Experience in preparing and understanding single detail drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ability to identify design conflicts and propose practical resolutions.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy with minimal supervision.