Engineering Records CAD Specialist

JOB-10046428

Anticipated Start Date

5/11/2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals.

Job Summary

The Engineering Records CAD Specialist supports the 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.

Job Description

• AutoCAD Drafting & Design
  • Revise and maintain piping design drawings, mechanical design drawings, pipeline alignment sheets, instrumentation & electrical drawings, etc., using AutoCAD.
  • Review and edit drawings, such as PFDs, P&IDs, general equipment layouts, facility plot plans, equipment/instrument lists, etc., consistent with industry and internal standards.
• Pipeline Documentation & Records Management
  • 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 organize drawing metadata such as equipment lists, valve lists, instrument lists, and data sheets.
  • Maintain accurate records of document changes, transmittals, correspondence, and drawing history.
• Project Support & Collaboration
  • 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, and provide drafting-related input, and provide 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

Skills Required

• 3+ years of drafting and design experience using AutoCAD software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to stay organized and handle competing priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with an understanding of the field and operations needs
• 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.
• Prior experience in midstream oil & gas, pipeline operations, or facility design
• Familiarity with CAD standards, data extraction, and drawing quality assurance processes
• Interest in utilizing software enhancements and/or AI to streamline simple work tasks
• Experience with conduit, cable schedules, tagging, and I&E coordination is a plus

Education/Training/Certifications

• Technical diploma or two‑year degree in drafting, design technology, or related field