AutoCAD Drafting Technician

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Gas Advanced Design team is comprised of professional engineers and engineering support staff who impact the performance, safety, and reliability of our gas pipeline infrastructure through engineering design efforts and related projects. We are hiring an AutoCAD Drafting Technician with expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Plant 3D to provide engineering drawing and design support for critical gas pipeline infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Drafting and design experience using AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, establish and build relationships, and strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in an engineering or technical discipline is valued
Familiarity with natural gas pipeline design standards and code requirements is valued

Responsibilities

Providing engineering support utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software for utility design projects
Preparing drawings of topographic maps, existing utility facilities, and proposed utility structures
Ensuring conformance with established engineering practices, design criteria, construction methods, material standards, and safety codes
Preparing and/or analyzing boundary survey maps and topographic maps using plan and profile survey data, FIMS (GIS) data, and historical records
Preparing material lists and evaluating the appropriate application of materials on assigned projects
Preparing drawings of plans, charts, maps, and schematics of utility facilities and structures
Researching data and performing calculations for the design of high-pressure natural gas pipelines, pressure regulation stations, and measurement facilities

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave – 3 days per year
Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness