CAD Drafter Gas T&D

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals : Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction / program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Pipeline Designer prepares Natural Gas design construction drawings, and related documents for polyethylene and steel Natural Gas pipeline systems that depict the installation, removal, and modification of gas facilities. Providing high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators by producing drawings for new pipeline installations, renewals, relocations, retrofitting of existing systems, installing system control valves, and fittings.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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Personal Characteristics Desired :

The pay range for this California position is $27.00- $30.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development / advancement opportunities.