Supervisor, CAD Drafting
New Mexico Gas Company · Albuquerque, NM · 2 days ago
Art & Creative$96k–$120k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. This position pays between $96,000.00 to $120,000.00 and is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Leads and manages a team of CAD drafters, overseeing workload delegation, performance reviews and evaluations, hiring, and timesheet approvals
- Collaborates with CAD drafters and engineers, field personnel, GIS teams, and project managers to ensure timely, accurate drafting deliverables for capital and maintenance projects
- Establishes and enforces CAD standards, layers, symbology, and templates; implements quality control procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
- Reviews construction drawings, redlines, and as-builts for compliance with Company Standards; oversees document control, versioning, and digital recordkeeping of CAD files
- Serves as the subject matter expert and business owner for CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, or other), supporting software licensing, updates, and troubleshooting
- Provides technical guidance and training to CAD users across the Company, ensuring team proficiency in tools and adherence to standards
- Stays current on CAD technology trends and utility design practices, recommending enhancements to tools, workflows, and team skills; leads justification, budgets and implementation planning
Requirements
- An Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related discipline
- Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (see experience below)
- 5 years of direct experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this or a similar position
- In lieu of an Associate degree, an additional 2 years of direct work experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this or similar position may be considered
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Preferences
- Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related discipline
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- Utility drafting experience