Senior Mapping Designer – Pipeline Systems

Airswift; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Mapping Designer to join a major EPC multinational in Denver, CO on a long-term assignment. Based in Denver with hybrid work, you will support a Pipeline Systems team and influence programs from concept to construction.

You will deliver high-quality pipeline mapping and design across upstream, midstream, and distribution projects, mentor designers, and engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of pipeline mapping and design experience.
• Advanced Civil 3D in a pipeline design environment (2022+).
• Strong knowledge of GIS and geospatial workflows.
• Ability to lead technical work in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of mapping deliverables such as strip maps and alignment sheets.
• Perform advanced mapping and corridor design using Civil 3D.
• Support routing studies, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.
• Mentor junior designers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with customers, survey teams, engineers, and land groups.

Skills

Pipeline mapping

Leadership

Geospatial analysis

Client engagement

Project planning

Mentoring

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Skyline

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Mapping Designer to work with a major EPC multinational in Denver, CO on a long-term assignment.

The Mapping Designer will be assigned to a Pipeline project and will be expected to play an integral role in Client’s Pipeline Systems team.

This is an opportunity to influence major pipeline programs from concept through construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and project stakeholders.

Purpose of the role

To serve as a Subject Matter Expert responsible for delivering high-quality pipeline mapping and design solutions across upstream, midstream, and distribution projects. The contractor will oversee the technical integrity, constructability, and quality of mapping deliverables while providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to designers and multidisciplinary project teams.

The Mapping Designer will play a key role in project execution by supporting route selection, design development, customer engagement, scope definition, and project delivery. Through their expertise in pipeline mapping technologies, geospatial data, and design best practices, they'll contribute to safe, efficient, and sustainable project outcomes that align with customer objectives and Client’s commitment to operational excellence.

This position will be based in Denver and will support a hybrid work environment, providing opportunities for office collaboration, customer engagement, and occasional field activities to support project execution and validate engineering and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, review, and approval of pipeline mapping deliverables, including strip maps, alignment sheets, crossing drawings, permit drawings, land and right-of-way exhibits, construction typicals, hydrotest plan drawings, and related design packages.
• Performing advanced pipeline mapping and corridor design utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D as the primary design platform.
• Applying GIS and geospatial technologies to support routing studies, project development, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.
• Supporting proposal development, project planning, scope definition, and execution strategy activities.
• Evaluating scope changes and advising project leadership on potential impacts to constructability, schedule, budget, and project risk.
• Coordinating with customers, survey teams, engineers, environmental specialists, land groups, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Facilitating route reviews, design workshops, customer meetings, and construction coordination sessions.
• Presenting technical recommendations, routing alternatives, and pipeline mapping solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading, reviewing, and approving work produced by junior designers while promoting technical excellence, quality, and continuous professional development.
• Supporting schedule development, workload planning, and cost management objectives within assigned projects.
• Participating in field activities to support route validation, data collection, constructability reviews, and verification of completed work.
• Championing Client’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality culture across all project activities.
• Balancing leadership responsibilities on major capital programs while supporting multiple studies and projects as required.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of mapping standards, workflows, digital tools, and best practices throughout the organization.

Requirements

• 7-12+ years of experience supporting pipeline mapping and design projects within upstream, midstream, gathering, transmission, or distribution systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D (2022 or newer) in a pipeline design environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS, geospatial databases, mapping systems, and digital geospatial workflows.
• Experience utilizing Skyline and Microsoft Access is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of survey data acquisition, interpretation, processing, and integration into engineering design deliverables.
• Knowledge of route selection, pipeline development, right-of-way planning, and permitting requirements.
• Working knowledge of civil grading and drainage principles is considered an advantage.
• Experience supporting gathering systems and upstream pipeline projects is beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work within complex project environments while balancing quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Strong analytical thinking, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage customers, project teams, and leadership.
• Proven ability to mentor less experienced designers and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple project commitments.
• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach supported by a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.