CAD Designer - Natural Gas

About the role

Forge ahead with WSB. Founded on the principles of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas, WSB invites you to join a growing team focused on the intersection of power generation and the rapidly evolving data center space. Engage in projects involving natural gas and pipeline design.

Responsibilities

• Complete design and mapping projects, including plan & profile alignment sheets, detailed piping drawings, cross sections, isometrics, P&IDs, index sheets, other exhibits as required.
• Use BlueSky Mapping Software, Civil 3D, and GIS tools while applying client standards as required.
• Produce complete construction plan sets for natural gas utility projects under the supervision of a registered professional engineer.
• Develop preliminary layouts and final design drawings using engineering notes, sketches, survey base maps, shapefiles, and topographic and planimetric mapping.
• Support mapping development strategies that strengthen drafting and design capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop templates, libraries, and tools that align with client standards.
• Complete work in accordance with project scope, client requirements, jurisdictional codes, and industry standards.
• Review drawings and related work for completeness, accuracy, and quality.
• Maintain organized project drawing revisions, plan sets, and related documentation.
• Cook up with the design manager and project team.
• Collaborate with the design team and support document management in Microsoft Teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Prepare construction documents, including plan and profile sheets, site plans, cross sections, and notes.
• Apply experience with surface and corridor creation, pipe networks, and grading tools.
• Use Sheet Set Manager procedures and objects, including fields, custom properties, and model and sheet views.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Civil 3D project organization and drawing structure.
• Follow CAD standards and structured workflows to improve efficiency and reduce design hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree in drafting, design, or a related field from an accredited institution, or 2+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of design platforms such as BlueSky Skyline/Lightning, SEED File Database, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and Trimble Business Center.
• Experience with natural gas pipeline and facility projects or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret construction plans and technical documents, with strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam for design review.
• Process-oriented with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience developing KPIs, benchmarks, and related analyses.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Current knowledge of industry trends and best practices in gas pipeline design, GIS, mapping, survey, drafting tools, and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting, design, or a related field from an accredited institution, or 2+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of design platforms such as BlueSky Skyline/Lightning, SEED File Database, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and Trimble Business Center.
• Experience with natural gas pipeline and facility projects or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret construction plans and technical documents, with strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam for design review.
• Process-oriented with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience developing KPIs, benchmarks, and related analyses.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Current knowledge of industry trends and best practices in gas pipeline design, GIS, mapping, survey, drafting tools, and processes.

Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• BlueSky Mapping Software
• Civil 3D
• GIS tools
• Blueprinting
• Construction documentation
• Design review
• Project management
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-paid short-and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company-paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Schedule

Full-time employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company-paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.