What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter (OSP) position at Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit?
WHO WE ARE
EPC was conceived and operates to provide anyone who desires to provide for their families through the work they do, an opportunity to do so. Everything we do revolves around the vision of a company that provides safe, quality work, driving customer demand that ultimately results in the creation of new job opportunities in the markets we serve. We focus heavily on our Core Values and expect all our employees to operate with those Core Values in Mind. These Core Values are Live Safe, Customer First, Do the Right Thing, Be a Team Player, and Be Productive.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A Drafter is responsible for creating accurate technical drawings and plans based on field notes, engineering data, and design specifications. They interpret right of way, easements, and other land-use data to produce preliminary layouts and construction-ready documents. Drafters work closely with project managers, engineers, and drafting leads to ensure that all plans meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Understands and executes all steps in the preliminary and final drafting processes.
- Interprets Right-of-Way (ROW) and easement documents accurately to inform project layouts.
- Applies field notes directly to prints to create construction-ready drawings.
- Prepares and completes schematic drawings, 811 drawings, rake-off sheets, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Manages larger or time-sensitive projects, meeting strict deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Maintains a minimum QC accuracy score of 85%–90% on all submitted drawings.
- Accepts and incorporates feedback from QC and leadership, making revisions as needed and learning from corrections.
- Collaborates closely with Managers to resolve design questions and ensure consistency across projects.
- Provides guidance and support to other drafters to promote knowledge sharing and team development.
- Has a full understanding of the final deliverable and the processes required to achieve it.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Strong attention to detail
- 6 months prior drafting experience preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Receptive to feedback
- Consistently high-quality control scores
- Proficient in industry software
- Proactively involved in problem solving and suggesting improvements
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
- Full-time opportunity in a fast-growth company!
- Opportunity to work autonomously. None of that micromanaging garbage. We hate that!
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan with company match
- Company paid time-off.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- May be required to stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach as part of the job.
- Extended periods of standing on your feet may be required.
- Must be able to travel to and from job locations, which may vary depending on customer and contract.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, or other job-related pre-hire screenings related to the job.
- This job may require occasional overnight travel via airplane, bus, company vehicle, or personal vehicle but will not exceed 25% of full-time job duties.
