CAD Designer / Drafter

Danos, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter to develop and maintain 2D drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, One-Lines, layouts) using AutoCAD, Microstation, and/or SmartSketch. The role emphasizes clear communication and teamwork within multi-discipline design teams.

The candidate should have an associate degree in drafting and hands-on CAD experience, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience in CAD design.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially for technical and business communications.
• General knowledge of 2D CAD software AutoCAD/Microstation/SmartSketch.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Develop computer generated drawings, isometrics, details, plans, schedules, and data sheets.
• Prepare dimensional drawings for layouts and non-dimensional drawings such as one lines, etc.
• Revises drawings based on instructions from engineers, etc.
• Communicate effectively and work with other members of the design team of each individual project assignment. Interface management across disciplines.
• Document control support, database administration, and progress reporting.
• Coordination and communication of various issues among the company and contractor's engineering team that affect the discipline engineering drawings.
• Keep Supervisor informed of discipline engineering progress, deviations, and execution concerns
• Support internal engineering general interest or Global Practice initiatives as requested by Supervisor

Skills

CAD design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

SmartSketch

Job description

Overview

Develop and maintain 2D CAD drawings (e.g. PFD’s, P&ID’s, One-Lines, General Layouts for all disciplines, Plans, Sections and Details, etc.) using software such as AutoCAD (required), Microstation and/or SmartSketch. In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Develop computer generated drawings, isometrics, details, plans, schedules, and data sheets.
• Prepare dimensional drawings for layouts and non-dimensional drawings such as one lines, etc.
• Revises drawings based on instructions from engineers, etc.
• Communicate effectively and work with other members of the design team of each individual project assignment. Interface management across disciplines.
• Document control support, database administration, and progress reporting.
• Coordination and communication of various issues among the company and contractor's engineering team that affect the discipline engineering drawings.
• Keep Supervisor informed of discipline engineering progress, deviations, and execution concerns
• Support internal engineering general interest or Global Practice initiatives as requested by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Experience in CAD design
• Associates degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• General knowledge of 2D CAD software AutoCAD/Microstation/SmartSketch
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Must meet conditonal job offer requirements.