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CenterPoint Energy · 1 day ago

CAD Technician II

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $86K/yr

4+ years exp

CenterPoint Energy is a long-standing utility company committed to delivering electricity and natural gas reliably. The CAD Technician II will perform CAD and GIS design assignments, maintain records, and support gas operations through various technical and analytical tasks.

EnergyLogisticsNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Performs intermediate level assignments in support of distribution operations, such as construction projects, permit applications, etc

Utilize intermediate level CAD and ArcMap skills to support gas operations

Assists with QA/QC process to ensure CAD and/or GIS production standards are maintained in the development and production of construction plans and specifications

Enters as-built, survey data, field notes, plats, legal descriptions, address information, etc. in continuous effort to keep GIS database current

Creates and runs queries of GIS data to provide easier access and retrieval of CNP infrastructure information from GIS database to support statistical analysis and creation of accurate maps, plans, and engineering schematic designs

Performs gas attribute and geometric network editing as required

Reviews existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality or completeness of documentation. Identify data quality and integration problems association with geospatial and attribute data

Recommends improvements in process and methods used to generate CAD and/or GIS documentation

Interprets construction designs and drawings of both existing and proposed gas distribution facilities

Collects information and compiles data to quantify gas facilities within newly annexed or de-annexed geographic areas, including metes and bounds interpretations

Reviews and updates engineering company plans detailing facility locations

Analyzes and interprets spatial data to ensure system integrity

Assists customers and employees with basic facility information inquiries

Designs and produces special graphic presentation maps

Research company archive files for project or archived data

Trains less experienced staff to perform duties listed above

Carries out general office functions in the support of the engineering department

Performs additional duties as apparent or as assigned

Qualification

CADGISArcMapQA/QC processData analysisGraphic presentationTraining

Required

Requires a Vo-Tech/CAD/GIS/Drafting certificate or 60 credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of education, equivalent level of experience with a 2:1 experience to education ratio

4 Years CAD/GIS experience with an understanding of design methods for construction drawings, diagrams, and maps through the use of computer software