CAD Designer

Ian Martin Group; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is hiring a CAD Designer for a 12-month onsite contract in Baytown, TX. You will develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings for equipment and experiments, spanning benchtop to pilot-scale studies, using Autodesk products and Vault for documentation.

Collaborating across disciplines, you will support major projects through 2027, meet deadlines, and contribute to a robust technical records system.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting or equivalent.
• 3–5 years CAD design experience.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (Autodesk products required; AutoCAD and Vault preferred).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and heavy workloads.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain 2D/3D CAD drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, plans, sections, details).
• Transform rough concepts into accurate working documents.
• Generate drawings, isometrics, details, and BOMs.
• Revise drawings based on engineer/operations feedback and MOC changes.
• Maintain Autodesk Vault as the technical documentation repository.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Estimate workload and set completion dates for tasks.
• Communicate progress and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Drafting

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

MS Office

Job description

CAD Designer

• Pay Rate: $40 - $48/hour (on W2)
• Contract Length: 12 Months
• Location: Onsite | Baytown, TX 77520

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced CAD Designer/Drafter to join our team located the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex. In this role, you will develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings for equipment and experiments ranging from benchtop to pilot-scale process research and application studies across global research sites. The position requires proficiency in Autodesk products and other CAD tools, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. This role is critical to supporting an increased workload driven by major projects through 2027.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental policies and practices.
• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings (e.g., PFDs, P&IDs, one-lines, general layouts, plans, sections, and details) using Autodesk products and other CAD software.
• Transform complex rough product designs into accurate working documents.
• Generate computer-based drawings, isometrics, details, plans, and bills of materials.
• Revise drawings based on instructions from engineers and operations, managing changes through the Management of Change (MOC) system.
• Maintain and update Autodesk Vault as the primary technical documentation repository, ensuring accurate technical history.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Estimate workload and establish completion dates for assigned tasks.
• Ensure timely communication to stakeholders regarding progress, issues, and discipline activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent job experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant CAD design experience.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (Autodesk products required; experience with AutoCAD and Vault preferred).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks effectively.

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