Designer at Primary Services Houston, TX

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services, located in Houston, TX, is seeking a Designer to support mechanical design functions for a well-established industrial engineering company. The role involves converting and cleaning mechanical component drawings using SolidEdge and Autodesk Inventor, with a focus on accuracy and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design, strong skills in large assemblies, and knowledge of GD&T principles. Join a dynamic environment where you collaborate on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting, preferably in oil & gas.
• Proficiency in designing large assemblies with Autodesk Inventor.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop large mechanical assemblies for infrastructure.
• Create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
• Collaborate on R&D projects and design for manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Autodesk Inventor

Large assemblies

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Tools

SolidEdge

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Designer job at Primary Services. Houston, TX.

Join a company where engineering precision drives real-world impact. Work with industry-leading tools on high-performance systems that power major infrastructure projects. Enjoy a structured schedule while collaborating with experts in mechanical design and drafting.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Designer to support our client, a large and well-established industrial engineering company. This role will support technical design functions by converting and cleaning mechanical component drawings using SolidEdge, with a strong focus on accuracy and standards compliance. If you bring expertise in large assemblies, Autodesk Vault, and Inventor, this is an opportunity to work on critical systems in a detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop large mechanical assemblies, including skids, structural frames, mold tooling, piping systems, and machine components.
• Create 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault for manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with engineers on R&D projects, prototyping, and design for manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, offering feedback on assembly feasibility, safety, and cost optimization.
• Maintain accurate documentation and revision control using Autodesk Vault and related software.
• Coordinate with machine shops, procurement, and vendors during the fabrication process.
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) principles and follow company/industry standards for drawing accuracy and clarity.

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting, preferably in oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor designing large assemblies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, structural components, and industrial equipment layouts.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and customer specifications.
• Experience designing for fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing in Autodesk Vault.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, ATEX, and IECX standards.