AutoCAD Plant 3D Designer — Piping & Mechanical Drafting

Rasmussen Mechanical Services; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rasmussen Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Engineering Designer to bring mechanical projects to life on screen and in the field. You will create 3D models, P&IDs, general arrangements, and fabrication drawings for HVAC, piping, boilers, and process equipment from site scans and client data.

Expect collaboration with welders, fitters, and field crews to ensure drawings are buildable. The role emphasizes hands-on Plant 3D skills, a trade background a plus, and occasional travel to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of drafting and 3D modeling experience with piping or mechanical systems.
• Hands-on AutoCAD Plant 3D experience — this one's a must.
• A trade background is a plus; welding, pipefitting, or fabrication experience helps.
• A track record of drawings that field crews can actually build from.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.
• People skills: able to work with engineers, project managers, field crews, and customers.
• Valid driver's license; able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willing to travel to customer sites for walkdowns and scanning.

Responsibilities

• Building the model: 3D models in AutoCAD Plant 3D from FARO laser scans.
• Drafting for the field: P&IDs, general arrangements, and fabrication drawings.
• Scoping new work: walking job sites with project managers and sales engineers.
• Winning the job: producing proposal drawings and renderings.
• Staying grounded: coordinating with welders and field staff to ensure drawings are buildable.

Skills

AutoCAD Plant 3D

3D modeling

P&IDs

Drafting

Fabrication drawings

FARO 3D scanning

Tools

FARO 3D scanning

Job description

Rasmussen Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Engineering Designer to bring mechanical projects to life on screen and in the field. You will create 3D models, P&IDs, general arrangements, and fabrication drawings for HVAC, piping, boilers, and process equipment from site scans and client data.

Expect collaboration with welders, fitters, and field crews to ensure drawings are buildable. The role emphasizes hands-on Plant 3D skills, a trade background a plus, and occasional travel to