CAD Operator I — 3D Piping & Vessel Drafting

Acuren; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an AutoCAD 2D/3D Operator to develop detailed design drawings for piping and vessels and convert field sketches into AutoCAD. The role includes entering data into the mechanical integrity data management system and coordinating with client teams.

The candidate will work at client facilities, review specifications, and produce accurate, timeline-aligned CAD deliverables using AutoCAD, Plant3D, and CadWorx.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of industrial drafting and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with piping and vessels CAD drafting.
• Familiarity with API codes and NDT principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed AutoCAD drawings from sketches and input materials.
• Generate 3D models and 2D isometrics from 3D laser scan data.
• Review drawings for accuracy and coordination with team and client.

Skills

CAD expertise

3D modeling

P&ID validation

MS Office

Education

2-year degree in Mechanical Drafting or CAD

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

CadWorx

Job description

Acuren is seeking an AutoCAD 2D/3D Operator to develop detailed design drawings for piping and vessels and convert field sketches into AutoCAD. The role includes entering data into the mechanical integrity data management system and coordinating with client teams.

The candidate will work at client facilities, review specifications, and produce accurate, timeline-aligned CAD deliverables using AutoCAD, Plant3D, and CadWorx.