JOB SUMMARY:

The main responsibility of this position is to supervise a team of CAD drafting specialists supporting Distribution and Transmission design activities. This role provides leadership, training, and technical support with respect to CAD drafting work process and related software updates.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide drafting support services to Engineering Design, updating design templates, overseeing drafting activities for designers, processing DOT atlas map and redline requests, addressing software issues, upgrades and training related to AutoCAD software and tools. Manage day-to-day activities of the drafting team, prioritizing and balancing workload, providing guidance and addressing issues to ensure timely and quality deliverables.  Propose and develop changes to drafting process and related AutoCAD software to improve efficiency. Communicate with DOT Liaison and Engineering Design leads to ensure the drafting team meet their drafting/redlining needs and expectations. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on drafting projects, develops solutions for Nicor Gas drafting issues, and analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions. Develop performance goals and metrics and deliver performance feedback and reviews. Ensure workflows with various internal departments are accurate, up to date and documented. Assist the External Design group to get their external designers access to Southern Company Gas network (i.e. X2 account creation, access to SharePoint, PCTS, Globe GIS, MAXIMO, etc.) Assist with the administrator functions for Nicor Engineering SharePoint site and related project tracking tools. Provides training to users on SharePoint.  Works with business users, Technology Organization, and IT Application Support to resolve production issues and implement enhancements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in CAD Drafting or related discipline.

Experience:

Required:

At least 5 year’s work experience with AutoCAD.  Experience leading multiple drafting projects and/or team members (Performance planning, Training, goal setting etc.)

Preferred:

Experience working in energy or gas utility industry. Experience with ESRI geodatabase design, structure and management Familiar with data standards and assisting in the development and implementation of new procedures Experience with a content and document management applications with integrations into workflow