Location:
Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration:
12 months (W2)
Schedule:
Standard working hours
Pay Rate:$30.00 – $34.00/hr
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an Engineering Records CAD Specialist to support their Engineering Records team by collecting, updating, and maintaining high-quality technical drawings and documentation for pipelines, facilities, and mechanical systems. This role requires current experience with AutoCAD software, a strong understanding of piping, pipeline, instrumentation & electrical and mechanical drafting standards, and familiarity with alignment sheets, pipeline system schematics, and industry documentation processes.
The position collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Design Services, Project Management, Construction, Field Personnel, and Third-Party Contractors to ensure engineering records remain accurate, consistent, and compliant throughout the asset lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Revise and maintain piping design drawings, mechanical design drawings, pipeline alignment sheets, instrumentation & electrical drawings, and related documentation using AutoCAD.
- Review and edit drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, general equipment layouts, facility plot plans, and equipment/instrument lists consistent with industry and internal standards.
- Identify, package, and maintain pipeline alignment sheets, horizontal directional drill (HDD) information, and related documentation for operational and regulatory use.
- Process drawing updates, transfers, and revision control in accordance with established procedures.
- Extract and organise drawing metadata such as equipment lists, valve lists, instrument lists, and data sheets.
- Maintain accurate records of document changes, transmittals, correspondence, and drawing history.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating drafting and design inputs across internal stakeholders and third-party engineering partners.
- Participate in project meetings as needed to understand scope, gather data, provide drafting-related input, and offer guidance on compliance with Enterprise Standards.
- Communicate with vendors or third-party drafters to resolve CAD issues such as missing or conflicting external references (Xrefs).
- Assist with file bundling, transmittals, distribution packages, and preparation for project kickoff or handover.
Education & Experience
- 3+ years of drafting and design experience using AutoCAD software.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and maintaining piping drawings, mechanical drawings, pipeline schematics, and alignment sheets.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering documents including P&IDs, PFDs, plot plans, and pipeline route data.
- Ability to manage multiple drafting tasks across concurrent projects.
- Strong understanding of industry drafting practices for industrial, plant, or pipeline environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working within engineering document management systems.
- Technical diploma or two-year degree in drafting, design technology, or a related field.
- Prior experience in midstream oil & gas, pipeline operations, or facility design.
- Familiarity with CAD standards, data extraction, and drawing quality assurance processes.
- Interest in utilising software enhancements and/or AI to streamline work tasks.
- Experience with conduit, cable schedules, tagging, and I&E coordination.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to stay organised and handle competing priorities.
- Problem-solving mindset with an understanding of field and operations needs.
- High degree of ownership and professionalism in maintaining engineering records.
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