Senior AutoCAD Drafting Technician – Gas Pipeline Design

RPMGlobal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an AutoCAD Drafting Technician to support the Gas Advanced Design team in providing engineering drawing and design support for critical gas pipeline infrastructure projects. The role offers mid- to senior-level specialization with pay commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will have AutoCAD drafting experience, preferably Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D, an associate degree in an engineering or technical discipline, familiarity with gas pipeline

Qualifications

• Drafting and design experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D.
• Associate's Degree in an engineering or technical discipline is valued.
• Familiarity with natural gas pipeline design standards and code requirements is valued.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, establish and build relationships, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software for utility design projects
• Preparing drawings of topographic maps, existing utility facilities, and proposed utility structures
• Ensuring conformance with established engineering practices, design criteria, construction methods, material standards, and safety codes
• Preparing and/or analyzing boundary survey maps and topographic maps using plan and profile survey data, FIMS (GIS) data, and historical records
• Preparing material lists and evaluating the appropriate application of materials on assigned projects
• Preparing drawings of plans, charts, maps, and schematics of utility facilities and structures
• Researching data and performing calculations for the design of high-pressure natural gas pipelines, pressure regulation stations, and measurement facilities

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an AutoCAD Drafting Technician to support the Gas Advanced Design team in providing engineering drawing and design support for critical gas pipeline infrastructure projects. The role offers mid- to senior-level specialization with pay commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will have AutoCAD drafting experience, preferably Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D, an associate degree in an engineering or technical discipline, familiarity with gas pipeline