AutoCAD Designer Level 4 (Gas Pipeline Design)

Post Date

Jul 23, 2026

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92123
US
Sep 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Designer

Req #

SDG-15ee7fec-29ec-47cf-a8d4-23974f1914e4

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The AutoCAD Designer Level 4 will support natural gas pipeline infrastructure projects through advanced 3D design and drawing development. This role is heavily focused on creating designs from scratch, producing construction drawings, and working within utility standards to deliver accurate, constructible pipeline designs.
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Develop 3D pipeline and plant designs using Plant 3D and Civil 3D
• Create construction drawings and isometric layouts
• Design from scratch based on project requirements and standards
• Build and manage isometric drawings and blocks
• Incorporate survey data to correctly position designs
• Support full project lifecycle including design, requirements, and closeout
• Ensure all work aligns with SoCal Gas / SDG&E design standards

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Required Skills & Experience

• 4-5+ years of AutoCAD design experience
• Strong 3D design experience
• Experience with Plant 3D or AutoCAD Civil 3D (must have at least one) - could consider someone with 2D
• Proven experience creating isometric drawings
• Experience designing pipeline or utility infrastructure
• Ability to design from scratch vs modifying existing drawings

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience working with SoCal Gas standards
• Exposure to survey integration into design work
• Utility or gas pipeline project experience
• Experience across new builds, upgrades, or maintenance work

They want someone who:
• Can own the design process end-to-end
• Is heavy in 3D design, not just 2D drafting
• Has built isometrics and full layouts themselves
• Can quickly read standards and start producing
• Doesn’t need training beyond environment onboarding

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.