Drafter I: 2D AutoCAD & GIS Specialist

NiSource Inc.; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. in the United States is seeking a Drafter to create, revise, and maintain 2D drawings for natural gas distribution and transmission pipelines.

You will use AutoCAD and ArcGIS to translate project information into precise drawings and provide support to engineering and operations teams, including during emergencies. Two levels are offered: Drafter 1 with foundational AutoCAD skills and at least 1 year of experience, and Drafter 2 with more extensive AutoCAD experience and 3+ years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of Plant 2D.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Validate driver's license
• Ability to pass a DOT drug screen

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering
• Review project plans, specifications, and supporting documents to prepare accurate drawings.
• Review project plans, specifications, and supporting documents to prepare accurate drawings.
• Prepare and revise 2D technical drawings and schematics in AutoCAD, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and isometrics.
• Maintain accurate records of drawing revisions and design changes.
• Complete assigned tasks independently, seeking guidance from designers and engineering teams as needed.
• Support engineering and operations teams during emergencies and other business needs, including emergency outage management and after-hours support as needed.
• Apply foundational AutoCAD skills to Drafter 1 tasks with guidance from designers and engineering teams.
• Use ArcGIS to integrate GIS data for the project footprint.
• Apply more extensive AutoCAD experience to Drafter 2 tasks with greater independence.
• Assist with integrating site survey data for processing.
• Use ArcGIS to integrate and extrapolate GIS data to support site analysis, route selection, and environmental assessments.

Skills

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

DOT drug screen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Drafting or related field

Certified Drafter (CD) - ADAA

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

NiSource Inc. in the United States is seeking a Drafter to create, revise, and maintain 2D drawings for natural gas distribution and transmission pipelines.

You will use AutoCAD and ArcGIS to translate project information into precise drawings and provide support to engineering and operations teams, including during emergencies. Two levels are offered: Drafter 1 with foundational AutoCAD skills and at least 1 year of experience, and Drafter 2 with more extensive AutoCAD experience and 3+ years.