Drafter/Sr. Drafter

This position is open to internal and external applicants and will close on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

About This Opportunity

Join a team that turns ideas into infrastructure, creating the drawings and designs that power safe and reliable natural gas delivery across New Mexico!

Responsibilities

• Develops cost-effective piping, pipe support, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs for projects initiated by Engineering staff.
• Assists with the development of working drawings and construction packages using such tools as mechanical drawing and CADD.
• Completes work packages, including new drawings, calculations, revised drawings, engineering sketches, bills of material, vendor drawings, purchase requisitions, etc.
• Obtains "as-built" information from the field to incorporate into the final file drawings.
• Utilizes AutoCAD and other advanced CADD tools in the performance of drafting work.
• Obtains information to complete designs including field measurements, existing drawings, vendor information, engineer interviews, standards, etc., to complete the designs efficiently.
• Under general supervision, provides drawing interpretation during the installation and construction phase of the project.
• Continually improves drafting and design expertise through training in new areas of expertise, learning new CADD techniques and software, and on the job experience working hand in hand with engineers.
• Travel from home office to NMGC service areas expected and could be frequent; may work outdoors in hot, dry, wind and/or cold conditions, in areas of elevated noise (hearing protection required), active construction sites (hard hat and steel toed shoes required), and work some overtime (nights, weekends and holidays).
• Physical demands include walking, bending, climbing 10% to 20% of the work day; sitting at a desk/computer workstation up to 80% of the work day; climbing stairs and scaffolding, utilizing safety harnesses, respiratory protection and other PPE required by the work environment and in accordance with OSHA requirements; ability to stand and walk for extended periods; working in noise, dust and high wind areas while utilizing personnel protection equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Drafter: No experience required.
• Senior Drafter: A minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Experience using CADD software, such as AutoCAD.
• Experience interpreting and working with survey alignment sheets, electrical layouts, and/or bore profile drawings.

Pay

• Drafter position: $48,720 to $60,900.
• Senior Drafter position: $55,520 to $69,400.
• Pay is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.