HVAC Mechanical Designer

CD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI in Irving, TX, is seeking an HVAC Mechanical Designer to create and maintain detailed 3D models and shop drawings for custom roof curbs and mounting systems. You will translate customer specs and equipment cutsheets into accurate designs and collaborate with sales, engineering, and production to move quotes to fabrication.

The role reports to the Engineering/Drafting Manager and requires SolidWorks proficiency, CAD drafting experience in HVAC or metal fabrication, and the ability to read

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings to develop accurate curb and adapter designs

Skills

CAD drafting

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting/CAD design

Tools

SolidWorks

Other CAD software

Job description

Description

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