AutoCAD, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Microsoft Office, Natural Gas, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Technical Drawing, Time Management
Title: Drafter / Associate Drafter
Location: Remote (Must reside outside of New York, California, Hawaii, Connecticut, New Jersey, Oregon, and Missouri.)
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00/hour (based on experience)
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering is seeking an Associate Drafter or Drafter to support natural gas infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career CAD professionals looking to grow their drafting skills while working alongside experienced engineering teams. In this role, you will assist with developing technical drawings, applying design markups, preparing plan sets, and supporting infrastructure projects using AutoCAD.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate technical drawings for natural gas infrastructure projects.
- Interpret and apply engineering markups and revisions to project drawings.
- Prepare and annotate plan sets according to client and company standards.
- Trace existing data and develop base maps to support project designs.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
- Follow drafting standards, quality procedures, and company operating practices.
- Complete assignments on schedule while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Qualifications:
Associate Drafter
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Currently enrolled in a CAD certificate or degree program.
- No prior CAD experience required.
Drafter
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completed CAD certificate or degree program.
- 0–5 years of drafting or CAD experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and accept feedback.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
Software:
- AutoCAD (preferred)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Schedule:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com