Entry level Drafter

Title: Entry level Drafter

Location: Lisle, IL

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for developing engineered pipeline construction plans in an AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platform; receiving roughly designed concepts from engineers and transforming them into (CAD) working documents. Applications are predominantly related to the civil and mechanical engineering fields. This position is responsible for understanding and completing drawings in accordance with client specifications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculating lay out rights-of-way and/or street dimensions and angles
• Constructing dimensional relationships of one part to another and a relationship of various parts to entire project, utilizing knowledge of engineering practices and mathematics
• Creating a preliminary and/or final sketch of proposed drawing, using computer-assisted design/drafting equipment
• Modifying drawings as directed by

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent prior work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation software
• 0-2 years of experience in civil design in the gas pipeline industry

Strong work ethic with desire to work in a production environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the Firm; must also be able to work at a desk for long periods of time (2-3 hours); strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.