Designer (Pollution Control Systems)

CECO Environmental Corporation; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CECO Environmental is seeking a Designer to develop clear equipment layouts and proposal drawings for heavy industrial systems. The role emphasizes practical layout development, 3D modeling with Autodesk Inventor, and coordination with Sales and Engineering teams.

The designer will translate customer requirements into workable arrangements, create conceptual layouts, and support proposal packages for customers and internal reviews.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD drafting

Autodesk Inventor

3D modeling

Layout design

Interpret sketches

Education

Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Emissions Control plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Designer is responsible for developing clear, practical equipment layouts, proposal drawings, customer submittals, and conceptual design packages for heavy industrial equipment and air pollution control systems. This role emphasizes strong designer judgment, spatial layout capability, drawing communication, coordination with project stakeholders, and the ability to translate customer and application requirements into workable equipment arrangements. 3D modeling is an important tool used in this position, particularly with Autodesk Inventor, but it is secondary to the broader Designer responsibilities of developing accurate layouts, identifying equipment interfaces, supporting proposal development, and communicating design intent. This position is not primarily responsible for detailed engineering design or fabrication‑ready drawings. The position works closely with Sales, Applications Engineering, Project Management, and Engineering teams to develop accurate and professional proposal packages for customers.

Your Responsibilities Will Be

• 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 that clearly communicate scope, equipment configuration, interfaces, and dimensional requirements.
• Develop equipment layouts, plant arrangements, and preliminary system configurations for customer evaluation, budgeting, and internal review.
• Apply designer judgment to equipment such as SCR systems, catalytic reactors, stacks, dampers, expansion joints, ducting systems, fans, process piping, and related environmental process equipment.
• Develop visual representations and drawing views that communicate project concepts, installation requirements, maintenance access, and equipment interfaces.
• Support estimating and proposal teams by preparing preliminary layouts and dimensional information for quotations and budgetary pricing.
• Modify and update conceptual drawings based on customer feedback, evolving project requirements, and internal review comments.
• Coordinate with Sales, Applications Engineering, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure drawings accurately reflect project scope and customer requirements.
• Maintain standard drawing templates, model libraries, and equipment configurations used for product development.
• Assist with preliminary space allocation, equipment fit‑up reviews, and site layout evaluations.
• Organize and manage Inventor models, drawings, and documentation in accordance with company document control practices.
• Support the transition of awarded projects by providing conceptual models and project information to detailed engineering teams.
• Incorporate design input related to thermal expansion, thermal insulation, and mechanical loading as directed by senior designers or engineers.
• Perform geometric and material calculations (lengths, areas, volumes, weights, angles, centers of gravity) to support engineering and supply chain.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to support project execution.

Required Qualifications

• 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, with 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience preparing customer‑facing drawings and proposal packages.
• 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.
• BSME or BSCE with focus on Structural Engineering.

ADA Requirements

Physical Demands: Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

We Offer

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

About Us

CECO’s Commitment to Our People

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

About Ceco

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us .

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