Mechanical Drafting Designer

Gas Cleaning Technologies LLC.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gas Cleaning Technologies LLC in Irving, TX is seeking an Intermediate to Mechanical Drafting and/or Piping Designer for full-time employment. The role involves creating 2D general arrangements and 3D models using AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks, and collaborating with engineers on detailed design ideas.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of drafting experience or a recent technical degree, plus an associate degree in drafting/engineering technology.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of work experience in mechanical and/or piping design (flexible for recent technical college graduates).
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, piping, and/or structural drafting/design engineering technology.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk Inventor 3D and/or SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and generate 2D general arrangements, plans, sections, details, preliminary sketches, bill of materials, and 3D models from 3D software programs.
• Work closely with engineers and designers to communicate, understand, and interpret detailed design ideas and sketches.
• Ensure compliance with design requirements, tolerances, specifications, and verify the accuracy of drawings.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for drawings, including revisions, changes, and related information.
• Some travel is required. Occasional site work will involve assisting engineers with field investigations, sketches, measurements, and taking photos.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/piping/structural drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD 3D

Autodesk Inventor 3D

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gas Cleaning Technologies LLC (GCT) is a process and environmental consulting firm located in Las Colinas/Irving Texas within the DFW metroplex area. We serve the metallurgical processing industries, including steel, copper, and nickel within the US and internationally. We specialize in evaluating, designing, and retrofitting off-gas handling systems and fugitive emission control, bulk material handling and more. GCT serves clients across the globe from four locations; Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Vancouver, BC; and Singapore. This open position will be for the Dallas or Chicago office.

Job Purpose:

GCT is actively searching for an Intermediate to Mechanical Drafting and/or Piping Designer for full-time employment.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of work experience in mechanical and/or piping design (flexible for recent technical college graduates).
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, piping, and/or structural drafting/design engineering technology.
• Basic understanding of drafting and design layout principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk Inventor 3D and/or SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience and knowledge in the following work areas helpful but not required: Knowledge and understanding of cloud point and laser scanning data with the ability to translate and convert to engineering working drawings.

Specific Duties:

• Prepare and generate 2D general arrangements, plans, sections, details, preliminary sketches, bill of materials, and 3D models from 3D software programs.
• Work closely with engineers and designers to communicate, understand, and interpret detailed design ideas and sketches.
• Ensure compliance with design requirements, tolerances, specifications, and verify the accuracy of drawings.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for drawings, including revisions, changes, and related information.
• Some travel is required. Occasional site work will involve assisting engineers with field investigations, sketches, measurements, and taking photos.