AutoCAD Lead: Architectural Metal Fabrication Designer

Energy Jobline ZR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Florida seeks an experienced AutoCAD-driven designer to design, detail, and coordinate custom architectural and ornamental metal fabrication projects from concept through production.

You will create fabrication and shop drawings, revise documents per engineering and field input, and collaborate with clients, engineers and fabricators to ensure feasible, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of structural detailing and fabrication tolerances.
• Experience with custom furniture, architectural metals, and ornamental fabrication.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning, digital modeling, and reverse engineering workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Hands-on fabrication experience, including MIG welding, metal finishing, and shop operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, clients, and fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Design custom metal fabrication projects using AutoCAD, including tables, architectural features, sculptures, furniture, and specialty fabrication.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and production-ready documentation for manufacturing.
• Revise drawings based on engineering requirements, client feedback, fabrication constraints, and field conditions.
• Coordinate directly with clients to review project requirements, dimensions, materials, finishes, and scheduling.
• Work closely with fabricators to ensure drawings accurately reflect fabrication methods and can be efficiently produced.
• Perform site measurements and verify field dimensions when required.
• Develop solutions for structural and fabrication challenges while maintaining design intent.
• Coordinate with engineers on structural requirements, load considerations, and fabrication details.
• Track multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining production schedules and deadlines.
• Order and verify project materials based on approved drawings and specifications.
• Communicate daily with shop personnel regarding project priorities, fabrication questions, and production updates.
• Assist in fabrication operations including welding, metal preparation, assembly, and finishing when production demands require.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing best practices.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing revisions, and documentation throughout each project's lifecycle.

Skills

AutoCAD

Metal fabrication

Drawing interpretation

Structural detailing

3D scanning

Reverse engineering

Welding MIG

Communication

Project coordination

Shop operations

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Florida seeks an experienced AutoCAD-driven designer to design, detail, and coordinate custom architectural and ornamental metal fabrication projects from concept through production.

You will create fabrication and shop drawings, revise documents per engineering and field input, and collaborate with clients, engineers and fabricators to ensure feasible, high-quality results.