Engineering CAD Drafter & Project Support

RPMGlobal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Engineering Support Technician to join the Electric Systems Unit. You will support engineers with CAD drafting, document control, and smart drawing management, turning concepts into precise drawings and enabling maintenance and capital projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to engineering standards, applicable regulations, and safety practices to keep our plants operating safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software and drafting techniques.
• Experience in a project support role, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, construction, or related.
• CAD certification preferred.
• Associate's degree or completion of an approved apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, measuring, drawing, analyzing, and revising plans, maps, charts, schematics, 3D renderings, etc.
• Prepare layout and design of technical project data
• Prepare layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specs using CAD/CAE software
• Act as document control specialist by archiving/copying drawings per procedures
• Review drawings for completeness and compliance with engineering/design criteria and regulations
• Research manuals, plans, catalogs, and records for project information
• Coordinate and support projects by assisting PMs and technical leads in facility planning and installation
• Comply with safety and health program for incident- and injury-free workplace

Skills

CAD software

Drafting techniques

Project support

CAD certification

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Approved apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Engineering Support Technician to join the Electric Systems Unit. You will support engineers with CAD drafting, document control, and smart drawing management, turning concepts into precise drawings and enabling maintenance and capital projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to engineering standards, applicable regulations, and safety practices to keep our plants operating safely and efficiently.