CAD TECHNICIAN – PIPELINE DRAFTER
Location : Fort Worth, TX.
Job type : Contract-to-Hire
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring an CAD Technician – Pipelines Drafter for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.
The CAD Technician (Drafter - Pipelines) will assist technical teams of detailers, designers and engineers to create world class detail on a variety of projects. This position will assist in developing computer-aided drafting design solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
- Assist with preparing and revising plot drawings.
- Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
- Responsible for adhering to the drafting practices of selected discipline.
- Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects.
- Assist with tasks utilizing standard drafting detail programs.
- Assist in continuous drafting detail improvement efforts.
- Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design problems.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree in drafting technology or related field and a min yr relevant experience is required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong problem solving and analytical skills.Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Demonstrated leadership skills.Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.SKILLS
Civil D Expertise : Proficient in creating and editing alignments, profiles, and corridors for roadway, utility, and site grading projects.Profile Views & Bands : Able to generate and customize profile views with data bands (, existing / finished grade, pipe networks).Alignments : Experience with creating alignments from objects, layout tools, and modifying geometry. Understands stationing, PI labeling, and constraints.Scaling & Viewports : Strong understanding of annotative scaling, viewport setup, and plotting workflows. Can troubleshoot issues with blocks not appearing or scaling correctly in paper space.Surface & Pipe Networks : Skilled at working with surfaces (TIN / GRID), including profile creation from surfaces and adding labels.Sheet Set Production : Familiar with plan & profile sheet generation using Sheet Set Manager or Plan Production tools.Layer Management : Uses layer states, filters, and naming conventions to organize complex drawings.QA / QC : Able to review and correct errors in drafting related to scaling, alignment geometry, or annotation misplacement.Can read and interpret construction plans and survey dataKnows how to import / export from GIS or point filesUses AutoLISP or Dynamo for productivity – optional but a PLUS