Gas Distribution CAD & GIS Specialist

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond is hiring an Engineering Specialist in the Gas Distribution Division. The role supports gas utility engineering, drafting functions, and survey/inspection permitting for construction projects.

Incumbents provide specialized technical expertise in engineering tasks and maintain city maps and GIS data. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in drafting/engineering, 3–4 years AutoCAD experience, and paraprofessional engineering exposure.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting, engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years of AutoCAD experience.
• 3 years of paraprofessional engineering experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be used.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting services and maintenance of city maps, drawings, and plans.
• Process information requests and prepare working drawings and easements.
• Draft detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps.
• Maintain GIS databases and perform data entry.
• Support field data collection and on-site visits.

Skills

Draft coordination

Project coordination

Map interpretation

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting/engineering

AutoCAD experience (3–4 years)

Paraprofessional engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The City of Richmond is hiring an Engineering Specialist in the Gas Distribution Division. The role supports gas utility engineering, drafting functions, and survey/inspection permitting for construction projects.

Incumbents provide specialized technical expertise in engineering tasks and maintain city maps and GIS data. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in drafting/engineering, 3–4 years AutoCAD experience, and paraprofessional engineering exposure.