Associate Drafter

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for an Associate Designer in Remote. This is a full-time contract-to-hire Remote assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as an Associate Designer

The Associate Designer supports natural gas pipeline projects by producing accurate, high-quality design drawings and documentation. This role requires strong AutoCAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical data, site plans, and permit requirements. Candidates should be self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to grow their technical expertise in a remote work environment.

As an Associate Designer YOU will:
• Complete small-diameter designs with minimal oversight
• Interpret land and environmental investigation data
• Clean up and integrate survey and third-party CAD files
• Read and analyze site plans for design accuracy
• Interpret locate data and adjust gas main locations accordingly
• Create and manage sheet sets using Sheet Set Manager
• Develop preliminary line-of-lay alignments
• Perform baseline design drafting reviews for simple, non-main installation projects
• Generate elevation views and simple cross-sections
• Draft moderately complex site plans
• Interpret soil bore logs and geotechnical reports
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in AutoCAD
• Apply knowledge of pipeline stationing
• Train and mentor less experienced drafters

YOU are the ideal Associate Designer candidate if you have:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Drafting certification or equivalent work experience
• Prior design experience in the natural gas industry
• Work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret technical data
• Self-motivated and collaborative mindset
• Eager to grow technical expertise

It's a BONUS if you have:
• Associate degree or certificate in drafting or related field
• Civil 3D experience
• Experience with Sheet Set Manager
• Knowledge of permit drawing requirements
• Familiarity with geotechnical reports and soil bore logs
• Experience with industrial meter set design
• Knowledge of tie-in fittings and installation methods

About Our CLIENT

Woman owned engineering design firm in the natural gas space. Driven by the philosophy that happy employees are the gateway to satisfied clients, they are breaking the mold associated with today’s engineering firms. Client driven culture, flexible workspace and empowering environment are bringing the future to today’s workplace.

Pay: $32.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote