On-site Mechanical Designer: Piping & 3D Layout (SolidWorks)

CalTek Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CalTek Staffing is partnering with an established San Diego engineering firm to hire a Mechanical Designer for an initial six‑month contract on‑site. You will convert P&IDs, markups, equipment data into accurate 3D models and detailed drawings, focusing on piping and process equipment layout.

You will work with Project Managers and engineers, prepare fabrication drawings, and ensure revisions and vendor drawings are integrated.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Five+ years of professional design experience.
• Experience with industrial piping and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings for custom process systems.
• Lay out equipment and route piping/ductwork with related components.
• Position equipment with access, maintenance clearances, and nozzles in mind.
• Interpret P&IDs, specifications, vendor drawings, and redlines.
• Update models/drawings with feedback while preserving revisions.
• Coordinate with PMs, suppliers, and fabricators to resolve design questions.
• Support BOMs, drawing packages, and technical manuals as needed.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency in on-site teams.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

3D modeling

Pipe routing

Education

AS/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

CalTek Staffing is partnering with an established San Diego engineering firm to hire a Mechanical Designer for an initial six‑month contract on‑site. You will convert P&IDs, markups, equipment data into accurate 3D models and detailed drawings, focusing on piping and process equipment layout.

You will work with Project Managers and engineers, prepare fabrication drawings, and ensure revisions and vendor drawings are integrated.