Design Draftsman

Caldwell Tanks; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Tanks in Louisville, KY, seeks a Design Drafter to join their engineering team. In this full-time role, you'll prepare detailed construction drawings for steel tanks, coordinating with project teams and ensuring precision in your work.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Drafting with proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel. Caldwell offers a collaborative environment where your work contributes to landmarks built to last generations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Prior experience in industrial, structural steel, or heavy civil drafting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fabrication and construction drawing packages for tanks.
• Create plan and elevation layouts for tank systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical drawing interpretation

Multi-priority management

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree in Architectural Drafting or Mechanical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Inventor

Advance Steel

VBA

AME

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office - Louisville, KY 40219

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

We’re looking for a Design Drafter to join our engineering team in Louisville, Kentucky and help bring complex steel tank projects from concept to construction. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed drafting work, collaborating with engineering teams, and seeing their drawings become real-world structures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Prepare detailed fabrication and construction drawing packages for elevated and ground storage tanks
• Create plan and elevation layouts for tank systems and foundations
• Develop project documentation including shipping lists and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams throughout fabrication and construction phases
• Assist with drafting for specific tank styles, components, accessories, and foundations
• Support continuous improvement of drafting standards and processes

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Associate degree in Architectural Drafting, Mechanical Drafting, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with: Inventor, Advance Steel, VBA, AME
• Industrial, structural steel, or heavy civil drafting experience
• Construction or fabrication-related drafting background

WHY CALDWELL?

• Established industry leader with over 135 years of experience
• Large, complex projects across municipal and industrial markets
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on structures that become landmarks in communities across the country
• Long-term career growth and stability

If you enjoy turning engineering concepts into detailed construction-ready drawings and want to work on projects built to last generations, we’d love to hear from you.