CAD Designer

Launch your career in building systems design with a collaborative and growing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) consulting firm. Work on impactful projects that shape schools, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and community facilities across the region. This role offers hands-on mentorship, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and a clear path for professional growth within the building sciences industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and HVAC drawings using AutoCAD and other design software.
• Transform engineer markups and redlines into precise, high-quality construction documents.
• Support projects ranging from K-12 schools and universities to healthcare facilities, commercial properties, retail spaces, and institutional buildings.
• Utilize X-Refs, layer management, and drafting best practices to maintain organized and coordinated drawing packages.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and design teams to ensure project goals, schedules, and quality standards are achieved.
• Assist with design coordination and drawing revisions throughout all phases of a project, from conceptual design through construction.
• Contribute to increasingly complex projects as your skills and experience grow.
• Support project documentation, schedules, and reporting using Microsoft Office applications.
• Continuously expand your technical knowledge by learning new software, design methodologies, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• 0–8 years of experience in CAD drafting or design.
• Experience working with MEP, HVAC, or building systems projects.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Understanding of X-Refs, layer management, and CAD best practices.
• Ability to accurately interpret and implement engineering markups and redlines.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, or HVAC systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a professional engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• AutoCAD and/or Revit certification (preferred).
• Experience using Revit for MEP design and modeling (preferred).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
• Exposure to building systems design and construction documentation (preferred).
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in MEP engineering and building sciences (preferred).

Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers and designers.
• Career-specific training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of educational, healthcare, commercial, retail, and institutional projects.
• Modern design tools and collaborative project teams.
• Stable, employee-focused work environment with long-term growth potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical coverage.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Paid continuing education and training.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunity to work for a Certified Veteran-Owned organization with a strong reputation in the industry.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position follows a standard Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and is based out of our Middletown, NY office.

This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Middletown, NY, where you'll join a dedicated CAD team within a well-established 45+ person engineering firm.