Pipe Spool Drafter | AutoCAD Specialist, Great Benefits

EPIC PIPING, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plans with company match

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity for a Drafter at our Baton Rouge corporate location. You will develop accurate, fabrication-ready pipe spool drawings from client isometrics, specifications, and project requirements, coordinating spools through detailing, checking, and release to fabrication shops.

The role requires strong drafting skills, AutoCAD/Plant 3D proficiency, and familiarity with piping standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical drafting, CAD, pipefitting, welding, or fabrication training preferred.
• One or more years of piping, mechanical drafting, pipe fabrication, pipefitting, welding, or related experience preferred.
• AutoCAD; Autodesk Plant 3D or other approved spool-detailing software as assigned
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Electronic document-control and workflow systems, including JD Edwards when assigned
• Spoolgen or comparable software is beneficial but not required
• Working knowledge of piping components, materials, weld types, fabrication practices, and drawing conventions.
• Ability to read and interpret client isometrics, specifications, line lists, details, and related project documents.
• Familiarity with applicable ASTM, ASME, PFI, client, and company requirements appropriate to assigned work.
• General understanding of material grades, nondestructive examination, heat treatment, coating, and welding requirements.
• Good geometry, trigonometry, dimensional-control, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures, protect revision control, and distinguish drafting responsibilities from engineering decisions.
• Ability to work extended schedules when required to support project and fabrication priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review client isometrics, project scope, specifications, line data, and applicable fabrication requirements before beginning assigned work.
• Produce clear, accurate pipe spool drawings using AutoCAD and other approved department tools.
• Break piping systems into practical fabrication and shipping spools, considering shop capability, field installation, and trailer limits.
• Apply client standards and project requirements for dimensions, materials, welds, supports, attachments, testing, heat treatment, coating, and nondestructive examination.
• Perform geometry, trigonometry, dimensional, and material takeoff calculations and verify results before submission.
• Prepare drawings for independent checking; resolve checker and audit comments promptly and document revisions accurately.
• Maintain drawing status, priorities, and required records in the department’s document-control and production systems.
• Release only complete, approved spool packages and communicate holds, missing information, scope conflicts, and schedule risks to the appropriate lead or manager.
• Support fabrication shops by answering drawing-related questions, incorporating approved changes, and protecting revision traceability.
• Meet assigned quality and throughput expectations while balancing accuracy, priority, and timely spool release.

Skills

Drafting

Geometry

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Plant 3D

Spool-detailing software

JD Edwards

Spoolgen

Job description

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity for a Drafter at our Baton Rouge corporate location. You will develop accurate, fabrication-ready pipe spool drawings from client isometrics, specifications, and project requirements, coordinating spools through detailing, checking, and release to fabrication shops.

The role requires strong drafting skills, AutoCAD/Plant 3D proficiency, and familiarity with piping standards.