Drafter III, Design

CECO Environmental; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Employee 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CECO Environmental is seeking a Drafter III, Design to develop conceptual designs and support the engineering team. You will create project-specific items for manufacturing, review drawings, and collaborate with Project Management and Engineering both in-person and remotely.

You will use Autodesk Inventor to model and draft 3D parts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings, ensuring alignment with SOWs and specifications. Travel to facilities and suppliers is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting or CAD Technology with 3–5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (8 years in mechanical engineering in lieu of degree).
• Willingness and ability to travel to support assigned business lines across borders as needed.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault.
• Basic understanding of controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to take concept to design.
• Basic understanding of welding processes, callouts, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, and interprets project requirements and design information to complete designs.
• Produces 3D parts, assemblies, and layouts in CAD, GA, and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Reviews drawings for alignment with scoping and drafting standards.
• Makes corrections to existing drawings after quality reviews.
• Determines methods to create drawings using templates or updating CAD files.
• Travels as needed to support project teams and business lines.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Travel

Autodesk Vault

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or CAD Technology

8 years of mechanical engineering experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Job Summary

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, Kirk & Blum 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 Drafter III, Design is responsible for developing conceptual designs, reviewing drawings, and providing support to the engineering team. This position designs project-specific items to be manufactured by our Company and other companies. This position will facilitate internal workflow, as required. This position collaborates in person and remotely with Project Management and Engineering professionals to develop design concepts and engineering documents.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Receives, reviews, and interprets project requirements and design information including but not limited to Scope of Work (SOW), Engineering Specification Reviews (ESR), Calculations, Placement Sketch, Construction Notes, Controls Component Spec (& Control’s location on vessel), and Internals order forms to complete designs.


• Provides a timely and accurate response to all inquiries.


• Interacts closely with both Project Engineers and Manufacturing Personnel to meet customer needs.


• Produces 3D Parts, Assemblies, and Layouts created in CAD, General Arrangement (GA) and Fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials, and prototype designs to support customer requirements, using Autodesk Inventor for modeling and drafting.


• Makes necessary corrections to existing drawings following quality review process


• Determines appropriate methods to create drawings using either a CAD template customized to the client’s requirements, a standard template designed for the specific type of work, or by updating an existing CAD file.


• Reviews drawings from other drafters to ensure alignment with scoping and corporate drafting standards.


• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.


• Travel as needed to support assigned business line(s).

Required Qualifications:

• An associate degree in Drafting or CAD Technology with 3-5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above (8 years of demonstrated experience in a mechanical engineering field in lieu of degree).


• Incumbents are expected to travel as needed to support assigned business line(s) and must have the ability to travel across borders.


• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault.


• Basic understanding of controls and instrumentation.


• Ability to take concept to design.


• Basic understanding of welding processes, callouts, and applications.

Preferred

• Prior experience in the Engineering design.


• Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, and D365 are beneficial.


• Familiarity with EPM tools.

ADA Requirements:

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. Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues.

• 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.

We Offer:

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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’sCommitment 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 visitingAbout Us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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