Position Type: Full-Time
Gas Transmission Systems, a Kleinfelder Company, provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do. Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia. Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder's integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. We are looking for a Design / Draft person to join our Alberta office and give support to the LA office.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Design / Draft person will prepare drawings and exhibits for design, permitting, land acquisition, operation, maintenance, and construction of natural gas and electric systems. Some typical project types are long transmission pipeline installations, retrofitting existing pipelines and installing or upgrading system controls, valves, and fittings. Drawing components include wiring diagrams, foundations, component assemblies, welded assemblies and geo-referenced aerial imagery. The Design / Draft person may be responsible to review as-built documentation for accuracy, report findings and incorporate red line as-built information into existing drawings in various formats. The Design / Draft person I works on projects of limited complexity in a support role and work is closely managed. QUALIFICATIONS
Gas Transmission Systems, a Kleinfelder Company, provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do. Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia. Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder's integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. We are looking for a Design / Draft person to join our Alberta office and give support to the LA office.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Design / Draft person will prepare drawings and exhibits for design, permitting, land acquisition, operation, maintenance, and construction of natural gas and electric systems. Some typical project types are long transmission pipeline installations, retrofitting existing pipelines and installing or upgrading system controls, valves, and fittings. Drawing components include wiring diagrams, foundations, component assemblies, welded assemblies and geo-referenced aerial imagery. The Design / Draft person may be responsible to review as-built documentation for accuracy, report findings and incorporate red line as-built information into existing drawings in various formats. The Design / Draft person I works on projects of limited complexity in a support role and work is closely managed. QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree, CAD Certification
- 5-7 years' relevant experience
- AVEVA and/or Plant 3D experience
- Proficiency in current versions AutoCAD
- ArcGIS understanding desired
- Beginning to intermediate skill level using MicroStation; V8i is desired
- Proficient use of MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines
- Must be able to work well in a team environment
- Understanding of document control applications such as Vault and ProjectWise
- Problem solving and critical-thinking skills in designing engineering plans
- Produce quality drawings and provide constructive peer reviews
- Utility business understanding desired
- Reading and understanding maps, plat maps, as-builts, construction drawings and gas service records for existing condition interpolation
- Effective communication - written and verbal
- Attention to detail and precision
- Takes pride in their work
- Use the latest version of AutoCAD to prepare design drawings with plan, profile, section and detail views as designated by the engineering team
- Prepare sketches of details not included on existing drawings to accurately reflect as-installed field conditions
- Prepare drawings, forms, maps, and lists based on direction provided by lead drafters, designers and engineers
- Create pipeline alignment sheets, exhibits and permit drawings used to construct pipeline projects
- Visualize the project installation and provide quality control for practicality and constructability of designs
- Maintain excellent project communication with continuously changing tools and processes
- Provide accurate time estimates to complete assigned tasks
- Complete job summary and construction notes for review by project engineers
- Prepare exhibits for planning/permitting purposes
- Meet required deadlines and exceed client expectations
- Work closely with other workgroups at our clients' place of business and GTS offices
Company:Kleinfelder, Inc.Location:Edmonton AB CAJob Types:Full TimePost Date:May 19, 2022Valid Through:June 19, 2022