CAD Designer II

Ascendo Resources; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The CAD Designer II role involves developing coordinated 3D plant models and producing detailed 2D drawings from the models. You will support multidisciplinary design tasks and supervise junior staff in a hands-on design environment.

You will work with AutoCAD Plant 3D, read P&IDs, and help ensure compliance with drafting standards while coordinating with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines. Office-based with occasional field visits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years CAD design experience (water, wastewater, or industrial).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D for equipment modeling and piping.
• Ability to read P&IDs, general arrangements, and piping plans.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Office-based with occasional field or shop visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AutoCAD Plant 3D models for equipment and piping.
• Generate 2D construction drawings derived from 3D models.
• Update P&IDs based on input from engineering.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Mentor CAD Designer I staff and support field teams with clarifications.
• Track drawing revisions and ensure complete drawing packages.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD Plant 3D

P&ID reading

Piping plans

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Drafting Technology or related discipline

Autodesk certifications preferred

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

The CAD Designer II is a mid-level drafting and modeling role responsible for developing coordinated 3D plant models, preparing detailed engineering drawings, and supporting multidisciplinary design tasks. This role requires a solid understanding of AutoCAD Plant 3D, P&IDs, piping layouts, and drafting standards. The CAD Designer II works more independently, supports design decisions, and provides guidance to Level I designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AutoCAD Plant 3D models for equipment, piping, and general facility layouts.
• Generate 2D construction drawings—plans, sections, isometrics—derived from 3D models.
• Update and maintain P&IDs based on engineering inputs.
• Support yard piping layouts and preliminary pipeline profile drawings.

2. Piping Design & Material Coordination

• Apply correct valve types, fittings, pressure classes, and line annotations.
• Identify routing issues and propose solutions to senior designers or engineers.
• Incorporate standard details into drawings to ensure constructability.
• Place and annotate instrumentation devices per P&IDs and engineering directives.
• Coordinate with I&E designers to ensure accurate cable routing and panel interfaces.
• Generate accurate tag lists and instrument location plans.

4. Drawing Quality, Checking & Coordination

• Perform intermediate-level self-checks for completeness, accuracy, and clarity.
• Ensure adherence to CWCO CAD standards, templates, and naming conventions.
• Coordinate regularly with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Support field teams with drawing clarifications and minor as-built updates.

5. Project Support

• Support senior designers and engineers with model reviews, clash checks, and design coordination meetings.
• Mentor and support CAD Designer I staff in drafting fundamentals and standards compliance.
• Track drawing revisions, ensure completeness of drawing packages, and assist with transmittals.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 3–5+ years of CAD design experience (preferably water, wastewater, or industrial).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D including equipment modeling, piping, and orthographic creation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangements, and piping plans.
• Strong understanding of piping materials and basic instrumentation devices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with yard piping layouts and pipeline profiles.
• Exposure to Navisworks or similar coordination tools.
• Experience supporting fabrication, construction, or field installation teams.

Education

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Drafting Technology, Mechanical Design, or related discipline.
• Additional Autodesk certifications preferred.

Work Conditions

• Office-based with occasional field, fabrication, or shop visits.
• Must comply with all PPE and safety requirements.