CAD Project Engineer

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Sports Turf is seeking a CAD Project Engineer to translate project plans into technical drawings, layouts and manufacturing instructions for synthetic turf fields. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Manufacturing to bring field concepts to life, gaining hands-on CAD experience in a market-leading sports brand.

This entry-level role offers exposure to Game On graphics, field layouts, standards and project execution, with training in AutoCAD and internal workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry-level experience through up to three years of relevant CAD drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings, field renderings and tufting instructions for synthetic turf projects with guidance from experienced team members.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and material calculations to support accurate project planning.
• Review project plans, specifications and scopes of work to help ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Learn sports field layouts, dimensions, governing standards and Shaw Sports Turf product systems.
• Support assigned distributor accounts and assist with project execution.
• Help design and execute Game On field projects, building experience with customized field graphics, markings and layouts.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and Manufacturing to move projects from concept to finished product.
• Maintain accurate project information, distributor notes and supporting documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

CAD Drafting

Reading Plans

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CAD Project Engineer

Position Overview

If you enjoy CAD design but want to see your work become something tangible, this is an opportunity to help bring sports fields to life. As a CAD Project Engineer with Shaw Sports Turf, you’ll help transform project plans and creative field concepts into the technical drawings, layouts and manufacturing instructions needed to build synthetic turf fields. You’ll work across Sales, Operations and Manufacturing while developing hands‑on experience in CAD design, sports field layouts, turf systems and project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career CAD or engineering professional who wants to grow their technical skills while working on highly visible, real‑world projects.

About Shaw Sports Turf

Shaw Sports Turf is a North American leader in synthetic turf, with more than 4,000 installations spanning high school, collegiate and professional sports. Its fields have been installed for organizations such as the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins, Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays. Innovation is a major part of the brand. Shaw Sports Turf's PEAK Performance Lab studies athlete interaction, field consistency and durability to help engineer high‑performing playing surfaces. And its Game On technology integrates field elements such as hash marks, lines, numbers and logos during manufacturing, reducing seams while expanding field design possibilities. That makes this CAD position especially marketable: the drawings you create aren’t staying on a computer screen. They’re helping become actual playing surfaces used by athletes and communities.

What You’ll Do

You’ll:

• Create shop drawings, field renderings and tufting instructions for synthetic turf projects with guidance from experienced team members.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and material calculations to support accurate project planning.
• Review project plans, specifications and scopes of work to help ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Learn sports field layouts, dimensions, governing standards and Shaw Sports Turf product systems.
• Support assigned distributor accounts and assist with project execution.
• Help design and execute Game On field projects, building experience with customized field graphics, markings and layouts.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and Manufacturing to move projects from concept to finished product.
• Maintain accurate project information, distributor notes and supporting documentation.
• Continue developing expertise in AutoCAD, internal systems and project workflows.
• Take on increasing project ownership as your technical knowledge and experience grow.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry‑level experience through up to three years of relevant CAD drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

What Will Help You Succeed

Take ownership and follow through on commitments.

Pay close attention to the details that make a design accurate and buildable.

Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.

Use good judgment and ask thoughtful questions.

Take initiative rather than waiting for the next assignment.

Enjoy learning new products, systems and technical concepts.

Why Shaw?

This is more than an opportunity to build CAD experience. It's a chance to develop your career within a company where design, engineering, manufacturing and innovation all come together to create something people actually experience. Shaw Sports Turf is part of Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company, giving associates the opportunity to work within an established organization while contributing to a specialized, innovative sports brand. With Shaw Sports Turf, you'll have the opportunity to: See your work come to life. Your drawings and designs help become real fields used by athletes and communities. Learn an interesting technical niche. Build expertise in CAD, sports field design, synthetic turf systems and manufacturing. Work across the business. Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Manufacturing instead of working in a CAD silo. Grow your career. This entry‑level position is designed to build the skills needed to independently manage increasingly complex projects. Be part of an innovation‑driven sports brand. Shaw Sports Turf's brand approach centers on innovation, quality, people and planet, with athletes at the center of its research and development.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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