Supervisor, Engineering Drafting

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:

• Associates or bachelors degree in CAD Drafting or related discipline.

Experience:

Required:

• At least 5 years 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

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), Americas premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers and communities needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 7740

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Nicor Gas