Sr. Drafter

Title: Sr. Drafter

Location: Remote - USA

Hire Type: Contract to hire

Compensation:

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop plan and detail views in CAD at multiple scales
• Segment large-scale designs into plan sheets; align and annotate match lines
• Interpret utility maps to incorporate existing infrastructure into base designs
• Review DOT and County permit requests to extract drawing requirements and constraints
• Integrate and manage external references (X-refs) for coordinated drawing sets
• Use annotative scaling to ensure consistent text and symbol sizing across views
• Work within Model Space and Paper Space to organize and present drawing content according to
• company and client standards
• Trace existing conditions and develop base maps for proposed gas pipeline and facility designs
• Analyze project scope documents to define drawing extents, limits, and key features
• Apply core CAD commands and workflows to efficiently produce design drawings
• Export and compile CAD drawings into PDF format for submittals and internal reviews
• Extract and interpret right-of-way (ROW) data from GIS sources for accurate base mapping
• Apply roadway stationing to align design elements with linear referencing systems
  
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Drafting certification, degree, or equivalent experience
• 2 years of professional CAD experience in engineering or related industries
• Advanced CAD proficiency, including tools, standards, and workflows
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work independently and effectively in a remote setting
• Good communication skills
• Accepts constructive feedback
• Strong work ethic
• Follows all company standard operating procedures
• Timely completion of assignments
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.