Civil Drafter​/Designer

Job Title:

Civil Drafter / Designer

Job Description

The Civil Drafter / Designer uses CAD tools to produce high-quality civil and pipeline design drawings, supporting engineers, project managers, and senior designers on transmission pipeline routing and related infrastructure projects. This role focuses on preparing detailed plats, property sketches, alignment sheets, permit and hydrostatic drawings, and typical construction method packages while ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency across all deliverables.

Responsibilities

+ Use CAD software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD Map, to prepare plats, property sketches, alignment sheets, permit drawings, hydrostatic drawings, and typical construction methods packages for civil and pipeline projects.

+ Support senior designers (Mappers), engineers, and project managers on transmission pipeline routing projects by translating engineering concepts and survey data into clear, constructible drawings.

+ Utilize Excel tables and other data sources containing engineering information to accurately add and update information on drawings.

+ Perform thorough self-checks of all drawings to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards before submitting work for peer review.

+ Participate in QA/QC activities by reviewing the work of other designers and drafters, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrections.

+ Incorporate civil survey data, topographic information, easements, and right-of-way details into mapping and design deliverables.

+ Apply knowledge of pipeline routing, pipeline design, and pipeline construction methods to produce drawings that support engineering and construction teams.

+ Work with mapping and GIS information to support alignment mapping, topographic maps, and related project documentation as needed.

+ Collaborate closely with project managers and engineers who are located nearby in the office to clarify design requirements and resolve issues quickly.

+ Contribute to a variety of project types, including natural gas distribution, water pipelines, land development, and renewable energy-related work as assigned.

+ Maintain organized drawing files, documentation, and version control in accordance with company and project standards.

+ Support the broader project lifecycle by providing design and drafting input for project development, engineering and design, land and right-of-way services, surveys, mapping/GIS, construction management, inspection, and operations and maintenance consulting as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil drafting and design.

+ Experience using AutoCAD Map for mapping and pipeline-related drawings.

+ Civil survey and drafting experience, including working with survey data and understanding how it informs design.

+ Understanding of topography and topographic surveys, including how to interpret topo maps and apply them to design work.

+ Understanding of survey principles, including why features are located where they are and how survey information impacts design decisions.

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Experience with pipeline routing, pipeline design, and pipeline construction concepts.

+ Ability to work with mapping and topographic map software to produce accurate alignment and routing drawings.

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-check drawings for quality and accuracy before peer review.

+ Ability to perform basic QA/QC reviews of other designers' and drafters' work.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, to work with engineering tables and data.

+ For experienced or remote candidates: demonstrated Civil 3D experience and strong understanding of topography and survey.

+ For entry-level candidates: at least 1+ years of Civil 3D experience.

+ Diploma required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ GIS experience or understanding, particularly as it relates to mapping and pipeline routing.

+ Experience in the natural gas or water pipeline industry, including exposure to pipeline projects and related design standards.

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Experience with GIS software for mapping and data integration.

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Experience with land development, grading design, and civil site design concepts.

+ Familiarity with easements, right-of-way, and alignment mapping for linear infrastructure projects.

+ Associates degree in a related field preferred.

+ Interest in long-term career growth into more advanced design or project management roles within an EPCM environment.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams that include project management, land/ROW services, surveys, engineering and design, mapping/GIS, construction management, inspection, and operations and maintenance consulting.

+ Motivation to contribute to a diversified portfolio that includes natural gas distribution and renewable energy projects.

+ Ability to thrive in a setting that rewards high performance with lucrative bonus opportunities in strong years.

Work Environment

The role starts in an in-office setting with an individual desk and multiple…