Drafting Technologist

Zobility; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility seeks a contract Drafter to support Engineering and Operations by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings across pipeline and facility assets.

The role requires interpreting field data and project inputs, maintaining compliance with Client standards, and collaborating with engineers, project managers, field teams, and external service providers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven drafting experience in oil & gas projects.
• Ability to interpret field data and project inputs for compliant drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organization to manage revisions.
• Comfort with contract/remote or distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Translate concepts, deliverables, and field redlines into accurate CAD drawings.
• Incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built information into final deliverables.
• Ensure drawings comply with Client drafting standards (DS 001, DS 002, DS 003) and industry practices.
• Support Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built drawing packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field teams, and external service providers.
• Maintain drawing control, revision history, and project documentation.
• Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-discipline collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• This contract Drafter role supports Engineering and Operations by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings across pipeline and facility assets.
• The position requires strong experience working across multiple engineering disciplines within the oil and gas industry, with the ability to interpret field data and project inputs into compliant design documentation.
• Experience working with Client drawing standards and systems is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
• Translate engineering concepts, project deliverables, and field redlines into accurate CAD drawings
• Review and incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built information into final deliverables
• Ensure all drawings comply with Client drafting standards (DS 001, DS 002, DS 003) and applicable industry practices
• Support preparation of Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built drawing packages
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field teams, and external service providers to ensure alignment
• Maintain drawing control, revision history, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Scope/Dimensions

• Works across a broad range of drawing types supporting pipeline and facility projects
• Interfaces with internal teams and external contractors to deliver consistent, high-quality drawings
• Requires independent judgment to interpret incomplete or evolving input data and resolve drawing discrepancies
• Contributes directly to process safety information (PSI) accuracy and project execution quality

Contacts/Working Relationships

• Engineering Drawings team (daily coordination and delivery alignment)
• Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams (clarification of design intent and field conditions)
• Asset Information Management, PSI, and Engineering Records (standards compliance and data integrity)
• External EPCs, vendors, and drafting service providers (project execution and deliverables)

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years drafting experience in the oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (additional tools such as Revit considered an asset)
• Experience developing and updating P&IDs, plot plans, facility layouts, and equipment drawings
• Ability to interpret field redlines, site photos, and project documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently in a contract/remote or distributed team environment

Preferred:

• Experience working with Client drawings, standards, and systems (e.g., LPDMS)
• Familiarity with pipeline and facility operations
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and tagging conventions