AutoCAD Specialist

Scientific Safety Alliance; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee ownership program

401(k) match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Scientific Safety Alliance is seeking an AutoCAD Specialist in Ponce, PR to transform field measurements, sketches, photos, and inspection findings into precise drawings for NDT and Mechanical Integrity projects.

You will create 2D AutoCAD drawings, tank layouts, piping isometrics, and equipment drawings while upholding drafting standards and ensuring accuracy for final client reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or cert in drafting/CAD or related field; relevant experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience creating and revising technical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read sketches, mechanical drawings, plans, specs, and field measurements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D tools, including layers, blocks, dimensions, layouts, plotting, and PDF exports.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D AutoCAD drawings using field notes, measurements, photos, and inspection data.
• Prepare tank drawings showing shell, roof, and floor plates, dimensions, repairs, and inspection findings.
• Develop piping isometrics and equipment drawings, including chiller and heat exchanger tube layouts.
• Apply drawing standards for layers, dimensions, annotations, scales, title blocks, and revisions.
• Check drawings against source data for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.
• Work with inspectors and project teams to clarify missing or inconsistent technical information.
• Prepare drawing packages, tables, and supporting documentation for final client reports.
• Maintain organized drawing files, revision histories, and project tracking records.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Field measurements

Drafting standards

MS Word/Excel

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree in drafting

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Eng (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF exports

Job description

AUTOCAD SPECIALIST

Ponce, PR | Full-Time | Hourly

Create Precise Drawings. Support Critical Inspections.

At Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA), we exist to Accelerate Science. Delightfully.

We partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, and laboratory organizations to deliver specialized services for critical environments.

We are seeking an AutoCAD Specialist to turn field measurements, sketches, photographs, and inspection findings into accurate technical drawings for our NDT and Mechanical Integrity projects.

What You'll Do

• Create and revise 2D AutoCAD drawings using field notes, measurements, photographs, and inspection data.
• Prepare tank drawings showing shell, roof, and floor plates, dimensions, repairs, and inspection findings.
• Develop piping isometrics and equipment drawings, including chiller and heat exchanger tube layouts.
• Apply drawing standards for layers, dimensions, annotations, scales, title blocks, and revisions.
• Check drawings against source data for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.
• Work with inspectors and project teams to clarify missing or inconsistent technical information.
• Prepare drawing packages, tables, and supporting documentation for final client reports.
• Maintain organized drawing files, revision histories, and project tracking records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, CAD, engineering technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience creating and revising technical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read sketches, mechanical drawings, plans, specifications, and field measurements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D tools, including layers, blocks, dimensions, layouts, plotting, and PDF exports.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred

• Experience with tanks, piping, industrial equipment, or mechanical systems.
• Experience preparing inspection or Mechanical Integrity documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Experience supporting teams in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated facilities.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Why Join SSA?

• Competitive compensation
• Employee Ownership Program
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Professional Development
• Opportunities to develop specialized drafting and Mechanical Integrity knowledge

Scientific Safety Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.