CAD Drafter

Equix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provides high-quality pipeline and facility construction services. The Equix team is built on pride in the workmanship and abilities of our crews. Equix Energy Services is currently seeking an efficient, safety-minded CAD Drafter for underground utility construction services. The CAD Drafter prepares and maintains detailed engineering drawings and design plans for natural gas distribution systems. The role involves translating engineering and field information into accurate CAD drawings while ensuring designs comply with company standards, utility requirements and applicable codes. We have long-term work available for the right candidate in a variety of positions and locations. At Equix, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all of our services, which include: Pipeline Construction, Gas Distribution, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Facility Construction and Fabrication, and Trenching services.

 

Essential Duties and 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.

 

Education and/or Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent; technical drafting, CAD, engineering technology, or related education is preferred

· 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

 

Performance Standards

· Team Orientation: Communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner

· High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments

· Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority; seeks approval when appropriate

· Good Judgment: Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of actions

· Versatility: Is open to change. Adjust positively to changing work priorities and business conditions

 

Physical Requirements

· Sit, stand and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday

· Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day

· Occasionally bend, kneel, squat and climb throughout the workday

· Lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion

· Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others

 

Language Skills

· Must be able to read and comprehend English

 

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record.

Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and E-Verify participant.