Houston CAD Designer: P&IDs & 3D Models

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support pipeline and industrial facility projects. You will produce accurate design drawings and 3D models, and collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, and field teams from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of mechanical drafting experience in pipeline, refinery or plant environments and is proficient with AutoCAD and CADWorx.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of mechanical design or drafting experience in pipeline, refinery, plant, tank, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and CADWorx.
• Understanding of pipeline and industrial facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update mechanical design drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and CADWorx.
• Develop project documentation such as P&IDs, isometrics, plot plans, material lists, and related design deliverables.
• Support design work for new construction, facility modifications, maintenance projects, and as-built documentation.
• Manage multiple assignments while balancing project deadlines, priorities, and changing requirements.
• Partner with engineering, operations, project management, and field teams to translate project needs into accurate design deliverables.
• Contribute to project planning, preliminary scope development, estimates, design reviews, and quality checks.
• Help improve drafting standards, workflows, and processes to increase consistency and efficiency.
• Communicate project status, deadlines, and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value through design and drafting practices.

Skills

Mechanical drafting

Project coordination

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology

Equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Job description

Addison Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support pipeline and industrial facility projects. You will produce accurate design drawings and 3D models, and collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, and field teams from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of mechanical drafting experience in pipeline, refinery or plant environments and is proficient with AutoCAD and CADWorx.