Supervisor, CAD Drafting

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

This position pays between $96,000.00 to $120,000.00 and is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

About This Opportunity
Are you a drafting professional who thrives on precision, leadership, and innovation? New Mexico Gas Company is seeking a Drafting Supervisor to lead a talented team of CAD drafters responsible for creating the technical drawings that support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of natural gas across our service territory. If you're passionate about transforming engineering concepts into accurate, actionable designs and enjoy leading teams that make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of energy delivery in New Mexico.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety

• Leads and manages a team of CAD drafters, overseeing workload delegation, performance reviews and evaluations, hiring, and timesheet approvals 
• Collaborates with CAD drafters and engineers, field personnel, GIS teams, and project managers to ensure timely, accurate drafting deliverables for capital and maintenance projects 
• Establishes and enforces CAD standards, layers, symbology, and templates; implements quality control procedures to ensure consistency and compliance 
• Reviews construction drawings, redlines, and as-builts for compliance with Company Standards; oversees document control, versioning, and digital recordkeeping of CAD files 
• Serves as the subject matter expert and business owner for CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, or other), supporting software licensing, updates, and troubleshooting 
• Provides technical guidance and training to CAD users across the Company, ensuring team proficiency in tools and adherence to standards 
  Stays current on CAD technology trends and utility design practices, recommending enhancements to tools, workflows, and team skills; leads justification, budgets and implementation planning 

Successful Candidate Must Have:

• An Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related discipline. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (see experience below). 
• 5 years of direct experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this or a similar position.  In lieu of an Associate degree, an additional 2 years of direct work experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this or similar position may be considered.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Preferences: Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related discipline; 1 year of supervisory experience; utility drafting experience.

Working Conditions 
Work is performed in both office and field environments. While performing field duties, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, puncture-resistant boots, and hard hats is required. Must be comfortable working in and around high-pressure natural gas facilities, equipment, and pipelines.  Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Requires good vision, including the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity is required. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.