Cad Designer

About the role

Our client is seeking a CAD Designer II to support the design of water and wastewater treatment equipment. This role will create 3D models, skid layouts, piping designs, and fabrication drawings for industrial process systems while working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and model process skids, piping systems, and water treatment equipment.
• Create fabrication drawings, skid layouts, spool drawings, and general arrangement drawings.
• Review P&IDs, project specifications, and design requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are accurate and buildable.
• Perform drawing quality checks and support project schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Mechanical Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-5 years of CAD design experience in industrial, process, or skid-based environments.
• Experience with skid design, water systems, P&IDs, and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; AutoCAD Plant 3D is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, equipment layouts, and drafting standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater treatment equipment.
• Familiarity with fabrication and skid assembly practices.
• Experience with Advance Steel is a plus.

Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional visits to a local fabrication shop.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Potential salary raise when going permanent.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano, TX.