AutoCAD Drafter/Designer

SNI Technology's client located in Colorado Springs, CO is actively seeking to hire up to five (5) talented AutoCAD 2D/3D Drafters/Designers for Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior roles to start ASAP on a 4-5-month, contract-to-hire basis! Please note this position is intended to work primarily onsite (4+days/week onsite with 1 day/week remote) and will require travel to client sites approximately 20% of the time. Must have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Summary
The Drafter will be experienced in preparing clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detailed drawings. A solid understanding of energy industry related drafting techniques and engineering terminology is required. The Drafter shall have a drafting background and specialize in 2D & 3D AutoCAD and Civil 3D programs. They will also actively manage their time to maintain efficient, effective, and accurate production within their projects. Also, the Drafter will have strong communication skills and be able to accomplish the results of the project at hand.

Core Competencies:

• Communicate effectively and proactively.
• Take an active role in growing skills, abilities, and knowledge to further understand all aspects of the position.
• Perform well in both individual and team environments.
• Take on additional responsibilities and assignments willingly.
• Accomplish tasks often on fixed and tight deadlines for multiple and often simultaneous projects.
• Excel in a fast-paced working environment with aggressive deadlines.
• Able to identify needs, develop solutions, and articulate ideas.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills.
• Exhibit self-starter mentality and effectively manage time.
• Familiar with Oil & Gas industry practices and standards.
• Conduct oneself with a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in professional development.
• Champion company goals and processes.
• Actively participate in QA/QC to ensure consistency within the department.
• Work with Project teams to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Clearly convey design philosophies, expectations, and timeline.
• Works with Project Drafting Lead to complete drafting assignments in a timely manner.
• Create and setup CAD files.
• Adhere to PSI standards when creating/modifying drawings.
• Self-check drawings and models prior to delivery to Project Drafting Lead.
• Generate project deliverables utilizing Adobe Acrobat.
• Work within the estimated time constraints given by Project Drafting Lead.
• Maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities.
• Treat all company information and customer information confidentially.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• 0-5 years of experience.
• Candidates with 6+ years of related experience are highly preferred. Prior experience in the oil & gas or energy industries is also preferred.
• Must have specialized in 2D & 3D AutoCAD and Civil 3D AutoCAD software.
• Any prior experience with piping design or experience working in CADWorx software is a big plus to have.
• High level of organizational skills is required.
• Advanced-level user of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Work Hours:

• Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and occasional nights and weekends.
• Overtime is occasionally required and expected, often on short notice.

Work Location

• 50% to 80% in office
• 20% up to 50% travel as needed

Compensation Range
The compensation for this position (Jr/Mid/Senior) is in the range of $24 to $43.26 per hour during the 4-5-month contract duration of the assignment with a starting annual salary range of $50K to $90K upon converting to permanent. Please note your actual pay rate will be determined based upon your skills, knowledge, and abilities, including work experience - please talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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