HVAC Mechanical Designer

CDI Curb Adapters; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI Curb Adapters is seeking an HVAC Mechanical Designer to create and maintain detailed drawings and 3D models for custom HVAC roof curbs, curb adapters, and equipment mounting systems. You will translate customer specifications into shop-ready designs and work with sales, engineering, and the production floor to move quotes and orders to fabrication.

The role reports to the Engineering/Drafting Manager and requires collaborating across teams to resolve design questions, ensure

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, CAD design, mechanical design, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of CAD drafting experience, ideally in HVAC, sheet metal, or metal fabrication/manufacturing.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks required; experience with other digital design for manufacturing software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical equipment submittals, architectural drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication processes and basic GD&T principles is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working against deadlines.
• Comfortable with Google and Microsoft environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings to develop accurate curb and adapter designs
• Draft and revise technical drawings in CAD software following company engineering standards and templates
• Prepare fabrication drawings for production
• Respond to requests for quotes with accurate technical drawings within customer deadlines
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production to resolve design questions and confirm manufacturability
• Check dimensional accuracy and verify designs meet applicable codes and standards
• Maintain organized drawing files, revision history, and part/model libraries
• Support ongoing improvement of drafting standards, templates, and CAD workflows

Skills

CAD drafting

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, CAD design, mechanical design, or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

CDI is a nationwide manufacturer of custom HVAC roof curbs, curb adapters, and equipment mounting systems. With a 99.3 percent on time delivery rate and plants across the country, we help customers solve job site challenges with speed and precision. We live out our FAST, EASY, FUN, COMMUNITY, and GROWTH core values every day by providing rapid turnarounds, simple ordering, and a great working environment for our team.

Job Summary

The HVAC Mechanical Designer creates and maintains detailed drawings and 3D models for custom HVAC roof curbs, curb adapters, and equipment mounting systems, translating customer specifications and mechanical equipment cutsheets into accurate, shop-ready designs. This role works closely with sales, engineering, and the production floor to keep quotes and orders moving from request to fabrication. Reports to the Engineering/Drafting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings to develop accurate curb and adapter designs
• Draft and revise technical drawings in CAD software following company engineering standards and templates
• Prepare fabrication drawings for production
• Respond to requests for quotes with accurate technical drawings within customer deadlines
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production to resolve design questions and confirm manufacturability
• Check dimensional accuracy and verify designs meet applicable codes and standards
• Maintain organized drawing files, revision history, and part/model libraries
• Support ongoing improvement of drafting standards, templates, and CAD workflows

HVAC Mechanical Designer

Irving, TX Irving, TX

About CDI

CDI is a nationwide manufacturer of custom HVAC roof curbs, curb adapters, and equipment mounting systems. With a 99.3 percent on time delivery rate and plants across the country, we help customers solve job site challenges with speed and precision. We live out our FAST, EASY, FUN, COMMUNITY, and GROWTH core values every day by providing rapid turnarounds, simple ordering, and a great working environment for our team.

Job Summary

The HVAC Mechanical Designer creates and maintains detailed drawings and 3D models for custom HVAC roof curbs, curb adapters, and equipment mounting systems, translating customer specifications and mechanical equipment cutsheets into accurate, shop-ready designs. This role works closely with sales, engineering, and the production floor to keep quotes and orders moving from request to fabrication. Reports to the Engineering/Drafting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings to develop accurate curb and adapter designs
• Draft and revise technical drawings in CAD software following company engineering standards and templates
• Prepare fabrication drawings for production
• Respond to requests for quotes with accurate technical drawings within customer deadlines
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production to resolve design questions and confirm manufacturability
• Check dimensional accuracy and verify designs meet applicable codes and standards
• Maintain organized drawing files, revision history, and part/model libraries
• Support ongoing improvement of drafting standards, templates, and CAD workflows

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, CAD design, mechanical design, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years of CAD drafting experience, ideally in HVAC, sheet metal, or metal fabrication/manufacturing
• Proficiency with SolidWorks required; experience with other digital design for manufacturing software is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical equipment submittals, architectural drawings, and engineering specifications
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication processes and basic GD&T principles is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working against deadlines
• Comfortable with Google and Microsoft environments.

Compensation, Schedule & Work Environment

• Pay: $30-$35 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time, on-site position
• Standard business hours, Monday-Friday with occasional additional hours to address business needs.
• Primarily an office/drafting environment, with periodic time on the shop floor to check designs against fabricated parts