Drafter, Civil

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LNG provider is seeking an entry-level civil drafter to assist in creating detailed design drawings and 3D models for site development. Responsibilities include preparing sketches, assisting with CAD drawings, and coordinating with engineers. Candidates should have an associate's degree in CAD or similar credentials, and proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D is essential. This position is located in Downtown Houston, with a Monday-Friday in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in preparing civil site development drawings.
• Oil and gas experience preferred.
• Candidates should possess drafting credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches and 2D design drawings.
• Assist lead civil designer with detailed design drawings.
• Handle aspects of 3D modeling in Civil 3D.
• Check and back check drawings.
• Help resolve design clashes.
• Coordinate document reviews with other disciplines.
• Upload documents into document control system.

Skills

Detail oriented

Basic geometric math

3D visualization

Coordination with disciplines

Education

Associates Degree in CAD

Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD

Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented civil drafter to join our team who will assist us in preparing the drawings for site preparation, grading, drainage, paving, and roads. The civil drafter will produce detailed and accurate drawings, and portions of the 3D models, that comply with all the civil design criteria. The candidate must be detail oriented, willing to use basic geometric math, and can visualize the geometry in 3 dimensions. The candidate must also be highly motivated, be willing to coordinate with other disciplines, and be able to keep track of multiple tasks with separate deadlines.

This position will report to the Manager of Civil Engineering.

This position is located in Downtown Houston and is a Monday-Friday in office position.

This position is considered entry level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches and the 2D portions of our detailed design drawings
• Assist the lead civil designer and civil engineer with preparing and issuing the detailed design drawing. This includes preparing plans, details, general notes, profiles, cross sections, legends, key plans, and schedules.
• Assist the lead designer with aspects of 3D modeling in Civil 3D
• Checking and back checking drawings
• Help resolve design clashes between disciplines
• Help coordinate document reviews with other disciplines
• Assist with uploading our documents into our document control system
• Help fulfill requests made by other disciplines

Qualifications

• Have 1 or more of the following drafting and design credentials, or similar:
• Associates Degree, or higher, in a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD / CAD) related degree
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in AutoCAD
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Civil 3D
• 1 to 3 years of work experience in preparing civil site development drawings
• Oil and gas experience preferred
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.