CAD Designer - Water Systems (Hybrid/Remote)

WesTech Engineering; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

6% 401K match

Hybrid work options

Health & wellness benefits

PTO & paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WesTech Engineering in Ames, IA is seeking a CAD Designer to participate in automated drafting activities for layout and preparation of structural, mechanical, and engineering drawings for water, wastewater, and industrial equipment.

You will use Inventor, AutoCAD, and Creo as part of a collaborative design team, ensuring drawings meet specifications, schedules, and budget constraints, with hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of design concepts, planning, modeling techniques, standard plans and specifications, and engineering and drafting practices.
• Ability to prepare layouts, and drawings neatly, accurately, and legibly.
• Ability to make accurate drawings to scale from field notes, design drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations related to the work.
• Ability to maintain records and drawings relative to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Draws structural, mechanical and engineering details of equipment, structures, and more using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Interprets contract drawings & specifications to produce accurate drawings.
• Maintains sets of drawings and drawing changes.
• Prepares a variety of detail drawings that are clear & complete the first time.
• Creates detail drawings from sketches or layouts.
• Changes design to meet required specifications.
• Works from verbal instructions and sketches.
• Be aware of budget and schedule constraints on all work.
• Visually compare design of components or other equipment, with drawing of parts; matching coordinating points for accuracy of fit.
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

CAD drafting

Engineering teamwork

Communication skills

Read drawings

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Design / Mechanical Eng Tech

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Creo

Autodesk Vault

Job description

WesTech Engineering in Ames, IA is seeking a CAD Designer to participate in automated drafting activities for layout and preparation of structural, mechanical, and engineering drawings for water, wastewater, and industrial equipment.

You will use Inventor, AutoCAD, and Creo as part of a collaborative design team, ensuring drawings meet specifications, schedules, and budget constraints, with hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits.