CAD Drafter jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for a Drafter based in Fort Smith, AR.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

A Drafter is a valuable role and will be supporting the needs of our field employees and customers performing drafting duties as assigned for gas pipeline projects. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for working with the engineering team to map proposed and completed construction projects 
• Mapping subdivisions and pipelines as constructed 
• Developing isometric drawings 
• Create material lists for projects, and other duties as required of a qualified Draftsman 
• Must be able to read and understand gas piping details 
• Will be expected to learn all skills for any machine and/or software necessary to accomplish tasks and all other duties as assigned 
• Occasional field work involving right of way staking and taking GPS points of pipelines 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

· High School or GED required 

· Two years of college credit in computer aided drafting required or 

· Two years of equivalent experience in AutoCAD or ArcGis required 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

· Will be required to demonstrate qualifications and aptitude for the position by a written and computer test using AutoCAD 

· Experience in the use and function of drafting tools and office equipment applicable for position 

· Experience with the application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Application of decimals and percentages. 

· Experience related to pipe, mechanical and architectural drawing 

· Drawing on job orders, completion reports and related information  

· Experience and knowledge of drawing, posting, and/or plotting maps, atlas pages, plats, legal descriptions, and diagrams 

· Experience reading, interpreting, and/or preparing written information including but not listed to: Material lists, ROW information, Maps, and blueprints 

· Demonstrated success in partnering effectively with other departments and all levels of management including executives  

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.