Job Description

CAD Designer / Drafter II – Oil & Gas

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Annual contract with potential for renewal

Position Summary

We are seeking a CAD Designer / Drafter II to support Oil & Gas engineering teams with drafting, updating, and maintaining technical documentation. This role plays a key part in a large-scale documentation update and document control initiative , including updates driven by 3D scanning and field verification activities .

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD experience , solid knowledge of P&IDs , and a high level of attention to detail , with the ability to support quality control and document accuracy across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and update engineering drawings, including:
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Piping layouts, plans, and related Oil & Gas documentation
• Apply and manage redline (as-built) updates accurately
• Support a large document control campaign , ensuring drawings meet quality and compliance standards
• Perform quality checks (QC) and support quality assurance (QA) of technical documents
• Assist engineers with documentation updates resulting from 3D scanning and site data
• Maintain drawing consistency, version control, and documentation accuracy
• Participate in occasional field visits to support verification and documentation updates
• Collaborate closely with a team of engineers and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience as a CAD Designer / Drafter , preferably in Oil & Gas or industrial environments
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of P&IDs and piping/instrumentation drawings
• Working knowledge of document control processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage revisions, redlines, and controlled documents accurately
• Willingness to live in or relocate to Carlsbad, NM

Preferred Qualifications

• Oil & Gas industry experience
• Experience using Bluebeam
• Exposure to as-built documentation , 3D scanning , or laser scanning workflows
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but strong CAD/drafting experience without a degree is acceptable

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