CAD Designer

About the role

The CAD Designer will play a crucial role in the industrial fabrication team, transforming concepts and specifications into clear, buildable designs that meet customer requirements and company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings for industrial and commercial projects
• Interpret engineering specifications, customer requirements, sketches, and field measurements to produce accurate drawings
• Generate bills of materials, material take-offs, and drawing packages for production and procurement
• Develop and maintain 3D models for structural steel, mechanical systems, equipment layouts, and fabrication assemblies
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to ensure constructability and manufacturability
• Incorporate design revisions, field changes, and customer feedback into project models and drawings
• Coordinate with shop supervisors and production personnel to ensure drawings accurately reflect fabrication requirements
• Provide technical drawing support during manufacturing and installation activities and respond to requests for revisions and clarification throughout project execution
• Absorb field verification and as-built documentation when required
• Maintain organized project files, drawing revisions, and documentation in accordance with company standards; ensure proper version control and distribution of approved drawings
• Archive completed project files and maintain historical records for future reference
• Review drawings for dimensional accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications
• Verify that drawings align with fabrication capabilities, industry standards, and safety requirements

Requirements

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or a related field — or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication processes
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with Revit and BIM modeling preferred
• Background in industrial fabrication, structural steel, mechanical systems, or construction-related industries preferred
• Knowledge of welding, steel fabrication, piping systems, or industrial equipment layouts a plus
• Familiarity with material take-offs and bill of materials development a plus
• Ability to occasionally visit fabrication facilities and project sites, perform field measurements, and work in both office and industrial shop environments

Qualifications

• Ability to occasionally visit fabrication facilities and project sites, perform field measurements, and work in both office and industrial shop environments