AutoCAD Drafter

COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC•Westminster, CO

5d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

CNS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Drafter III to provide drafting support services for a federal power marketing administration. This role is critical to the development, revision, and management of engineering drawings and technical documentation, supporting both manual drafting and computer-aided design (CAD) systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong CAD proficiency and a commitment to precision, technical accuracy, and effective coordination with engineering and operations teams.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification in drafting preferred.
Minimum of 5 years drafting experience with demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with Auto LISP enhancements and CAE tools preferred.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple drafting projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with engineering staff, contractors, and administrative personnel.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to pass a Federal Background Check

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Certification
CAE Software Training/Certification

Responsibilities

Produce new drawings and revise existing ones using AutoCAD and other approved CAE systems.
Translate rough sketches, marked prints, and electronic files into final drawing packages.
Utilize agency-approved templates, symbols, and formats; maintain compliance with established standards and data accuracy.
Perform quality checks for dimensions, details, and completeness.
Ensure all drawings align with engineering standards and agency protocols.
Collaborate with HQ personnel to verify revisions and support centralized standards enforcement.
Maintain control and tracking of all drawing files using the Drawing Information System (DIS).
Track status, revisions, and locations of both physical and digital drawings.
Coordinate filing, storage, retrieval, and archival of all completed drawings according to WAPA standards.
Operate and support CAD systems on the WAPA LAN/WAN environment.
Maintain electronic libraries and indexes by facility ID (FID).
Support printers, plotters, drivers, and file transfer operations on local and remote servers.
Manage drafting assignments according to priorities and deadlines set by the COR or CO.
Interface with engineers, technicians, and other departments to gather information and clarify drawing requirements.
Work with outside utilities on joint facility drawings and coordination efforts.
Conduct drawing research and request documentation through HQ Central Files.
Maintain the Facility Reference Information System (FRIS) SharePoint site with key drawing sets, diagrams, and photographic records.
Prepare and log project requests, transmittal letters, and documentation packages.
Reserve drawing numbers and manage revision blocks.
Maintain adequate stock of drafting and reproduction supplies.
Perform copying, scanning, and operate reproduction equipment as needed.
Assist engineering personnel with data research related to design, maintenance, and operations.