CAD Drafter Gas T&D

• Validate existing gas pipeline positions by using related client mapping data and/or GIS system to confirm pipe specifications.
• Use related project data to accurately identify Gas Take-Off fittings for both Polyethylene and Steel Gas pipeline energized or de-energized sources for 60 and above PSI systems.
• Identify Gas Main and Service pipe fittings required for gas control for installation, renewing, and/or removing from service gas facilities.
• Identify key components required for tapping, testing, energizing, and abandoning of natural gas pipelines.
• Interpret Field Sketches and/or As-Builts to determine existing and proposed Gas Pipeline alignments.
• Propose gas pipeline alignments and fittings that meet design and constructability requirements.
• Decipher Wet and Dry utility records to eliminate any construction conflicts with proposed alignments.
• Use client and other related standards to accurately proposed gas pipelines and fittings.
• Use client provided CAD files to accurately position drawing coordinates.
• Use client estimating tools and enter required quantities based on design. (FOMS, Vauchers)
• Make recommendations for design improvements based on needs and requirements.
• Mentor other designers and drafters.
• Primary point of contact on design for internal
• Communicate design status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Meet with local utility stakeholders during the pre-design phase. Meetings are in-person and/or onsite.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 3-5 Years of AutoCAD or MicroStation pipeline Drafting/Design Experience.
• 3-5 Years or equivalent in Design of Steel and/or Polyethylene pipeline projects, plan/profile, and detailed piping drawings.
• Design experience in Gas Distribution and/or transmission internal and external driven pipeline projects.
• ArcGIS (Geographic information systems) understanding.
• Proficient use of MS Office Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding utility records, plat maps, as-builts, construction drawings and gas service records for existing condition interpretation.
• Understanding of Natural Gas Design standards, Gas distribution system concepts, Gas pipeline terms and definitions and/or related utility experience.
• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Meet required deadlines and exceed client expectations.

• Working knowledge of local natural gas utility /or natural gas utility pipeline design and construction standards.
• Previous local Gas utility experience.
• Experience in public utility design and construction, natural gas pipelines, water/sewer infrastructure, or electric distribution overhead and underground infrastructure.
• Knowledge of permitting entities/municipal requirements for Clark County, City of Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Mesquite, Boulder City, NDOT, and Bullhead-AZ.
• Knowledge of agency requirements for Basic Water Co, Nern River, NV Energy, SNWA/LVVWD, and Lumen.
• Experience with Cal-OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
• Certificate of Training in technical drafting.

• Ability to work autonomously after expectation is set.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines.
• Receive and provide constructive peer reviews.
• Maintain excellent project communication with continuously changing tools and processes.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Must have strong Time Management skills.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication. Written and/or in-person.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new design software and design standards.

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