Gas Distribution CAD Drafter — AutoCAD & Civil 3D Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equix Energy Services is seeking a safety-minded CAD Drafter for underground utility construction services. You will prepare CAD drawings for natural gas distribution systems, update drawings with field changes, and maintain drafting standards using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and GIS.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience with CAD software; you will coordinate with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and utility companies while ensuring designs comply with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical drafting, CAD, engineering technology, or related education is
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D or GIS is a plus
• Understanding of utility infrastructure, preferably natural gas distribution systems
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, survey information, specifications, and field sketches
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain drafting accuracy
• Knowledge of CAD layering, blocks/cells, Xrefs/references, annotation, plotting, and drawing standards
• Ability to read construction plans and understand utility locations and right-of-way information
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Utility, pipeline, gas distribution, or civil engineering drafting experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for natural gas distribution systems, including gas mains, service lines, valves, regulators, meters, and related facilities
• Update existing drawings and incorporate field changes and redlines
• Maintain accurate drawing layers, symbols, dimensions, annotations, and drafting standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, field personnel, surveyors, and utility companies
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards
• Incorporate revisions from engineering reviews and field inspections
• Assist with preparation of material quantities, work packages, and construction documentation
• Maintain organized CAD files, drawing sets, and project documentation
• Work with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, or utility-specific design software
• Follow applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements governing natural gas distribution design and construction.
• Support multiple projects while meeting project schedules, quality requirements, and drafting standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS

Drafting

Attention to detail

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical drafting/engineering technology education

Job description

Equix Energy Services is seeking a safety-minded CAD Drafter for underground utility construction services. You will prepare CAD drawings for natural gas distribution systems, update drawings with field changes, and maintain drafting standards using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and GIS.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience with CAD software; you will coordinate with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and utility companies while ensuring designs comply with