Draftsman / Designer

Belcan Corporation; Proctor (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Draftsman/Designer to support a long-term engineering assignment in Natrium, WV. The role focuses on developing and maintaining drawings for plant projects, including piping, P&IDs, civil layouts, and structural drawings, with AutoCAD proficiency required.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, field-measurement skills, and the ability to work with engineers and contractors in a plant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years drafting or related experience or a recent technical program graduate.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with the ability to become proficient in AutoCAD 2026.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic concepts.
• Ability to accurately perform field measurements and translate field conditions into drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain drawings and documentation for plant projects.
• Perform mechanical and civil drafting activities: Piping, P&IDs, general arrangements, civil layouts, structural drawings.
• Conduct field walk-downs and collect measurements to support design work.
• Translate field information into accurate drawings, job packages, and design documentation.
• Create, organize, and maintain equipment files and related design information.
• Load and maintain equipment and design information within internal databases and systems.
• Collaborate with in-house engineers to support capital and maintenance projects.
• Support and coordinate small projects under supervision of engineering personnel.
• Interface professionally with contractors and outside engineering firms.
• Apply company standards and procedures to assigned work.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Field measurements

Detail oriented

Independent work

Communication

Education

Trade/technical program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description: Job Title: Draftsman / Designer
Location: Natrium, WV
Pay Rate: $25.00-$35.00/hour, depending on experience
Zip Code: 26055
Job Type: Contract, Long-Term
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
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Belcan is seeking a Draftsman / Designer to support a long-term engineering opportunity at a major industrial manufacturing facility in the Natrium, WV area. This position will support a variety of plant engineering and improvement projects and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer or a mechanically inclined early-career professional looking to build a long-term career in industrial design.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience with AutoCAD, and the ability to work across multiple types of drafting and design projects. Experience in a chemical plant, manufacturing, engineering, or other industrial environment is preferred, but candidates with transferable mechanical or drafting experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain drawings and design documentation supporting plant engineering projects.
• Perform mechanical and civil drafting activities, including:
  • Piping
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • General arrangements
  • Civil layouts
  • Structural drawings
• Perform field walk-downs and accurately collect field measurements to support design and drawing development.
• Translate field information into accurate drawings, job packages, and design documentation.
• Create, organize, and maintain equipment files and related design information.
• Load and maintain equipment and design information within internal databases and systems.
• Work closely with in-house engineers to support both capital and maintenance projects.
• Support and coordinate small projects under the direction and collaboration of engineering personnel.
• Interface professionally with contractors and outside engineering firms.
• Apply company engineering standards, procedures, and systems to assigned work.
• Work effectively with plant personnel and other internal stakeholders to gather information and support project requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned work, identify what needs to be done, and follow projects through to completion.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all drawings and documentation.

Qualifications - Required

• 2+ years of drafting, design, mechanical, engineering, or closely related experience OR a recent graduate of a trade, technical, or college program with relevant drafting/mechanical training.
• Experience using AutoCAD, with the ability to become proficient in AutoCAD 2026.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic mechanical concepts.
• Ability to accurately perform field measurements and translate field conditions into drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, contractors, and plant personnel.

Preferred

• Approximately 5 years of relevant drafting/design experience.
• Experience in a chemical plant, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or other industrial environment.
• Experience with piping, P&IDs, civil, structural, or general arrangement drawings.
• Experience supporting plant engineering, capital projects, maintenance projects, or site development.
• Experience working with equipment documentation, engineering databases, or similar information‑management systems.

Work Environment

• This is primarily an office-based position located within an industrial plant environment.
• Approximately 80% of the work will be performed in an office setting and 20% will involve field activity, including plant walk-downs, field measurements, and interaction with plant personnel.
• The position will support a combination of capital and maintenance projects, with opportunities to assist with small projects under the direction of in-house engineers.

Ideal Candidate

• The client is looking for someone who is interested in a long-term opportunity, not someone who is simply looking for a short-term assignment. The ability to learn, adapt, take ownership, and develop into the role is highly valued.
• Candidates with a variety of mechanical or industrial backgrounds may be considered. Chemical plant experience is not required if the candidate has strong mechanical knowledge, drafting/design experience, AutoCAD skills, or a relevant technical education.

Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.