Designer

Jobtailor; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Addison, TX is seeking a CAD designer to develop conceptual layouts and general arrangement drawings for heavy industrial equipment and complete process systems. You will use Autodesk Inventor to support layout development, visualization, and coordination of equipment arrangements.

You will prepare proposal drawings and customer submittals, communicate scope and interfaces, and develop plant layouts for customer evaluation and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CAD, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience as a designer or drafter for industrial equipment, mechanical systems, or plant layouts.
• Strong CAD drafting and layout skills; working proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
• Experience preparing conceptual layouts, general arrangement drawings, proposal drawings, and customer-facing technical documentation.
• Strong visualization, spatial layout, and equipment arrangement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual layouts, general arrangement drawings, and proposal-level design packages for heavy industrial equipment and complete process systems.
• Use Autodesk Inventor to support layout development, visualization, and coordination of equipment arrangements.
• Prepare proposal drawings and customer submittal packages communicating scope, equipment configuration, interfaces, and dimensional requirements.
• Develop plant arrangements and preliminary system configurations for customer evaluation, budgeting, and internal review.
• Coordinate with Sales, Applications Engineering, Engineering, and Project Management to align drawings with project scope and customer requirements.

Skills

CAD Drafting

Layout Skills

Visualization

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Interpreting P&IDs

Education

Associate's degree in CAD

Drafting Technology Certification

Engineering Technology Certification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

CAD Tools

Document Management Systems

3D Modeling Software

Job description

• Develop conceptual equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, and proposal-level design packages for heavy industrial equipment and complete process systems
• Use Autodesk Inventor and other CAD tools to support layout development, visualization, and coordination of equipment arrangements
• Prepare proposal drawings and customer submittal packages communicating scope, equipment configuration, interfaces, and dimensional requirements
• Develop plant arrangements and preliminary system configurations for customer evaluation, budgeting, and internal review
• Apply designer judgment to SCR systems, catalytic reactors, stacks, dampers, expansion joints, ducting systems, fans, process piping, and related environmental process equipment
• Develop visual representations and drawing views communicating project concepts, installation requirements, maintenance access, and equipment interfaces
• Support estimating and proposal teams with preliminary layouts and dimensional information for quotations and budgetary pricing
• Modify and update conceptual drawings based on customer feedback and internal review comments
• Coordinate with Sales, Applications Engineering, Engineering, and Project Management to align drawings with project scope and customer requirements
• Maintain standard drawing templates, model libraries, and equipment configurations
• Assist with preliminary space allocation, equipment fit-up reviews, and site layout evaluations
• Organize and manage Inventor models, drawings, and documentation under company document control practices
• Support transition of awarded projects by providing conceptual models and project information to detailed engineering teams
• Incorporate input related to thermal expansion, thermal insulation, and mechanical loading as directed by senior designers or engineers
• Perform geometric and material calculations including lengths, areas, volumes, weights, angles, and centers of gravity
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a designer or drafter supporting industrial equipment, mechanical systems, plant layouts, or similar technical projects
• Strong CAD drafting and layout skills
• Working proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software
• Experience preparing conceptual layouts, general arrangement drawings, proposal drawings, and customer-facing technical documentation
• Strong visualization, spatial layout, and equipment arrangement skills
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, sketches, P&IDs, equipment data, and engineering input and translate them into clear conceptual layouts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously
• Ability to recognize equipment interfaces, access needs, maintenance clearances, and practical layout constraints during early design development
• Ability to perform basic geometric and material quantity calculations accurately
• Experience designing or laying out air pollution control equipment, process equipment, or other heavy industrial systems
• Familiarity with SCR systems, baghouses, electrostatic precipitators (ESPs), ducting systems, dampers, stacks, and related industrial equipment
• Experience supporting sales, estimating, applications engineering, or proposal development activities
• Understanding of industrial plant layouts and equipment arrangement principles
• Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes sufficient to develop practical, buildable conceptual layouts
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, or other CAD modeling and document management systems
• Exposure to hot exhaust or flue gas ducting systems operating at elevated temperatures
• Basic understanding of thermal expansion concepts in large ducting or plate structures
• Knowledge of common industrial welding practices and fabrication constraints
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and coordinate ducting layouts with process requirements
• Compliance with company attendance standards
• Ability to meet the stated physical and mental demands of the role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing conceptual layouts and detailed drawings for heavy industrial equipment using Autodesk Inventor and CAD tools. Proficient in interpreting technical specifications and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Autodesk Inventor Proficiency
• CAD Drafting and Layout Skills
• Conceptual Layout Development
• Geometric and Material Calculations
• Industrial Equipment Design Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• CAD Drafting
• 3D Modeling
• Geometric Calculations
• Material Quantity Calculations
• Conceptual Layout Development
• Equipment Arrangement
• Technical Documentation Preparation
• Visualization Skills
• Plant Layout Design
• Interpreting P&IDs

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Manage Multiple Projects

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in CAD
• Drafting Technology Certification
• Engineering Technology Certification

Industry Keywords

• Heavy Industrial Equipment
• Process Systems
• SCR Systems
• Air Pollution Control Equipment
• Ducting Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Fabrication Processes
• Industrial Plant Layouts
• Environmental Process Equipment
• Thermal Expansion Concepts

Tools & Technologies

• Autodesk Vault
• CAD Tools
• Document Management Systems
• 3D Modeling Software