Drafter/Sr. Drafter

New Mexico Gas Company • Albuquerque, NM

6d • $48,720 - $69,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team that turns ideas into infrastructure, creating the drawings and designs that power safe and reliable natural gas delivery across New Mexico!

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Drafter: No experience required
• Senior Drafter: A minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Experience using CADD software, such as AutoCAD
• Experience interpreting and working with survey alignment sheets, electrical layouts, and/or bore profile drawings

Responsibilities

• Develops cost-effective piping, pipe support, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs for projects initiated by Engineering staff.
• Assists with the development of working drawings and construction packages using such tools as mechanical drawing and CADD. Completes work packages, including new drawings, calculations, revised drawings, engineering sketches, bills of material, vendor drawings, purchase requisitions, etc.
• Obtains "as-built" information from the field to incorporate into the final file drawings.
• Utilizes AutoCAD and other advanced CADD tools in the performance of drafting work.
• Obtains information to complete designs including field measurements, existing drawings, vendor information, engineer interviews, standards, etc., to complete the designs efficiently.
• Under general supervision, provides drawing interpretation during the installation and construction phase of the project.
• Continually improves drafting and design expertise through training in new areas of expertise, learning new CADD techniques and software, and on the job experience working hand in hand with engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED