CADD Technician II

Duties and Responsibilities:
" Prepares simple to intermediate level piping / mechanical fabrication drawings and/or civil site and grading plans, pipeline alignment and profile drawings for construction of gas distribution pipeline projects (e.g., gate stations, meter and regulator stations as well as related pipeline appurtenance).
" Coordinate assigned projects, prepare project drawing reviews and ongoing status reports.
" Assist Internal and External customers by providing them with drawings and other needed pipe information and data.
" Provide facility data research required for modifying existing facilities.
" Provide gas facility and mapping information for engineering, construction and other company personnel.
" Provide gas facility information to external customers i.e. engineering firms, Blue Stakes, Government agencies, etc.
" Works under direction from the supervisor and other designers to carry out design/drafting assignments with latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
" Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:
" May involve overtime, weekend, and/or holiday work to ensure project completion.
" Will require prolonged use of computer aided design and drafting (keyboard).
" Travel on field trips to company facilities with some overnight stays.
" Work outdoors for extended periods with some inclement weather (hot / cold, dry /wet weather conditions).
" Requires ability to walk up steep and/or ungraded surfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
" Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs
" Read and understand facility drawings and alignment sheets.
" Standard Practices and terminology.
" Property rights-of-way and surveying principles; basic mathematics algebra, geometry & trigonometry.
Demonstrated Skill:
" AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, Autodesk Vault, Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CADWorx P& (beneficial)

Ability to:
" Read and understand Distribution Pipeline facility drawings and alignment sheets.
" Entry level knowledge of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams and their use within construction drawing packages.
" Read and decipher preliminary and post construction as-built notes (field notes) and surveys field note and interpret survey book information
" Understand and complete written and oral instructions.
" See objects at close range; determine the distance and relationship between objects; match and discriminate between colors and intensity; hear and respond to telephone and equipment.
" Be mobile and possess hand dexterity.
" Work independently with minimal supervision.
" Maintain effective oral and written communications.
" Attention to details related to design drawings and related information.
" Assist with contributing to a positive work environment; be courteous to co-workers and customers, follow directions from supervision and lead CAD Designers; and refrain from abusive or profane language and behavior in the workplace.

Requirements:
" Two-year associate degree or certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience as well as 0 2+ years Professional Experience.
" Regular attendance; on-the-job working an approved schedule.
" Proficient with entry level design and drafting and be able to meet reasonable design / drafting project completion deadlines.
" A valid driver s license and acceptable driving record.
" Adherence to all company policies, including the Business Ethics and Compliance Policy including all applicable industry rules and regulations such as FERC and DOT compliance.