Piping Designer

SNI Companies has partnered with a growing company in Colorado Springs, Colorado actively seeking to hire a talented AutoCAD Designer (with Piping modeling experience in CadWorx) for an exciting 4-5-month, contract-to-hire opportunity! Please note this position is intended to work primarily onsite (4-5days/week) and will require travel 20% of the time. Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

For immediate consideration please email me your resume to leah.lacayo@geegroup.com

The Designer will be experienced in preparing clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detailed drawings. A solid understanding of energy industry related drafting techniques and engineering terminology is required. The Designer shall have a drafting background and specialize in 2D & 3D AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs. They will also actively manage their time to maintain efficient, effective, and accurate production within their projects. Also, the Designer will have strong communication skills and be able to accomplish the results of the project at hand.

Core Competencies:

• Communicate effectively and proactively.
• Take an active role in growing skills, abilities, and knowledge to further understand all aspects of the position.
• Perform well in both individual and team environments.
• Take on additional responsibilities and assignments willingly.
• Accomplish tasks often on fixed and tight deadlines for multiple and often simultaneous projects.
• Excel in a fast-paced working environment with aggressive deadlines.
• Able to identify needs, develop solutions, and articulate ideas.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills.
• Exhibit self-starter mentality and effectively manage time.
• Familiar with Oil & Gas industry practices and standards.
• Conduct oneself with a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in professional development.
• Champion company goals and processes.
• Actively participate in QA/QC to ensure consistency within the department.
• Work with Project teams to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Clearly convey design philosophies, expectations, and timeline.
• Works with Project Drafting Lead to complete drafting assignments in a timely manner.
• Create and setup CAD files.
• Adhere to PSI standards when creating/modifying drawings.
• Self-check drawings and models prior to delivery to Project Drafting Lead.
• Generate project deliverables utilizing Adobe Acrobat.
• Work within the estimated time constraints given by Project Drafting Lead.
• Maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities.
• Treat all company information and customer information confidentially.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• 6 years of experience in related oil and gas experience preferred. Will consider 3-4 years of experience for highly qualified candidates.
• Must have prior experience with piping design working with CADWorx software.
• Specialized in 2D & 3D AutoCAD and Civil 3D AutoCAD software.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft office suites.

Work Hours:

• Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and occasional nights and weekends.
• Overtime is occasionally required and expected, often on short notice.

Work Location

• 50% to 80% in office
• 20% up to 50% travel as needed

Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is in the range of $38 to $55 per hour during the 4-5-month contract duration of the assignment with a starting annual salary range of $80K to $110K upon converting to permanent. Please note your actual pay rate will be determined based upon your skills, knowledge, and abilities, including work experience – please talk with your recruiter to learn more.