Draftsman

Mesabi Metallics; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a skilled Draftsman to support engineering projects within their DRI and Integrated Steel Plant in Paducah, Kentucky. This role requires preparing and updating engineering drawings and collaborating with various teams to ensure design accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant experience, expertise in drafting tools, and a degree in a related field. Join a dynamic team committed to operational improvement!

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant drafting experience.
• Experience supporting greenfield, expansion, modernization, or capital project environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drafting methodologies and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings in accordance with requirements.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure drawing accuracy and timely delivery.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control records.

Skills

Drafting experience

2D and 3D design tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s / Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Draftsman to support engineering, project execution, plant expansion, and operational improvement initiatives within our DRI and Integrated Steel Plant. The role is responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation for industrial plant facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting expertise, experience in heavy industrial environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, project, operations, and maintenance teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring design accuracy, compliance with engineering standards, and successful execution of greenfield, brownfield, modernization, and plant expansion projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Engineering Drawing Preparation & Drafting
  • Prepare, modify, and maintain engineering drawings in accordance with project requirements and company standards
  • Develop and update General Arrangement (GA) drawings, shop drawings, and as-built drawings
  • Create layouts for building, plant equipment, and material handling systems
  • Produce accurate technical drawings based on engineering calculations, design inputs, and project specifications
  • Prepare plant layout drawings, equipment arrangement plans, conveyor layouts, ducting layouts, and utility routing drawings
  • Assist engineering teams in visualizing and optimizing plant design modifications and expansions
  • Function specific requirements
    • Mechanical – as mentioned above
    • Civil
      • Prepare site layout plans, grading plans, and earthwork drawings
      • Develop foundation layouts, road layouts, drainage plans, and utility drawings
      • Produce excavation and contour drawings based on survey data
      • Prepare drawings for buildings, retaining walls, pavements, and underground utilities
      • Incorporate design revisions and maintain drawing revision records
      • Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors
      • Ensure drawings comply with applicable codes, project standards, and client requirements
      • Prepare as-built drawings upon project completion
    • Structural
      • Prepare General Arrangement (GA) and fabrication drawings for steel and concrete structures
      • Develop drawings for columns, beams, trusses, platforms, stairways, and pipe racks
      • Generate material take-offs and steel detailing schedules where required
      • Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and piping disciplines to avoid clashes
      • Update drawings based on engineering comments and site changes
      • Ensure drawings conform to project specifications and structural design requirements
    • Piping
      • Prepare piping General Arrangement (GA) drawings
      • Develop piping layouts based on P&IDs and equipment arrangements
      • Produce pipe support drawings and support location plans
      • Generate spool drawings and piping material take-offs (MTOs)
      • Coordinate routing with structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to minimize clashes
      • Incorporate design modifications and maintain drawing revision control
      • Ensure compliance with piping standards, specifications, and project drafting practices
      • Assist in preparing as-built piping drawings reflecting site modifications
• Project Coordination & Execution
  • Coordinate with engineering, project management, operations, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure drawing accuracy and timely delivery
  • Incorporate design revisions, site feedback, and engineering changes into project documentation
  • Provide drafting support during project execution, equipment installation, commissioning, and plant modification activities
  • Participate in site visits and field verification activities as required
• Documentation & Revision Control
  • Maintain drawing registers, revision histories, and document control records
  • Ensure all engineering drawings are properly archived and updated in accordance with document management procedures
  • Support drawing standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all drawings comply with applicable engineering standards, industrial codes, project specifications, and company procedures
  • Adhere to plant safety requirements and industry best practices while preparing and revising technical documentation
  • Support quality audits and engineering reviews related to drawing documentation

Skills And Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant drafting experience
• Experience supporting greenfield, expansion, modernization, or capital project environments preferred
• Hands‑on experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in industrial plant settings
• Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and design tools
• Understanding of industrial plant engineering standards, drafting methodologies, and design practices
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations, technical specifications, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and construction drawings
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment
• Experience working with EPC contractors and industrial plant construction projects in North America is preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s / Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our success.