Designer

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Designer for their Houston office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of drafting and design experience along with proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Responsibilities include analyzing engineering sketches, drafting detailed designs, and ensuring adherence to company procedures.

The role requires an individual who can work autonomously as well as under direction. An associate degree is preferred, and experience in subsea projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of drafting/design experience in a related field.
• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic design of oilfield products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering sketches and specifications.
• Produce layouts of machine and structural products.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of structural, machine, and subassemblies.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

Designer

Houston, United States | Posted on 06/11/2026

Responsible for varied design assignments requiring a broad knowledge of drafting and design for subsea projects. Solve problems using a combination of standards and company procedures. Develops detailed design drawings and related specifications of mechanical and structural equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering sketches, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape and arrangement of parts.
• Produce layouts of machine and structural products and computes angles, weights, surface area, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and location of holes.
• Apply Knowledge and use of weld symbols and where they apply.
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of structural, machine and subassemblies, including specifying; bearing fits, finishes, materials of construction, coatings, and quality requirements.
• Modify machine or structural designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Develop concepts and evaluate with regard to manufacturability, cost, reliability, and other factors.
• Develop procedures for assembly and test of equipment as well as manuals for installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
• Be familiar with Company HSE policies and procedures.
• Share knowledge & best practice across the company.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required. Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of drafting/design experience in a related field is required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Equivalent knowledge in another 3-D modeling software package is acceptable, but SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Requires individuals to be flexible and able to work autonomously as well as under direction.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic design of oilfield products. Subsea experience is preferred.
• Proficient using 3D CAD in generating detail drawings and schematics.
• Ability to produce complex technical design layouts and proposals.