Senior CAD Administrator

H+M Industrial EPC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H+M Industrial EPC is seeking a Senior CAD Administrator to lead CAD systems, standardize workflows, and ensure data integrity across industrial construction projects. You will oversee AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and related tools, mentoring designers and coordinating with IT for performance and security.

This role requires 8+ years in CAD within heavy industrial settings, plus scripting knowledge and a proven record of implementing CAD standards and automation to boost design efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of CAD experience in industrial construction environments.
• 5+ years of CAD administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain CAD platforms across engineering and construction teams.
• Develop CAD standards, templates, libraries, and workflows; ensure client/spec compliance.
• Provide advanced technical support and training to designers and drafters.
• Coordinate with IT on hardware, licensing, and performance improvements.
• Develop automation routines and integrate CAD software for multi-discipline projects.

Skills

CAD leadership

Standards governance

Troubleshooting

Training & onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Octave Forte 3D

Forte 3DWorx

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

The Senior CAD Administrator is responsible for the management, configuration, standardization, and optimization of all CAD systems and drafting technologies supporting industrial construction projects. This role ensures efficient design workflows, system reliability, data integrity, and compliance with company and client standards, while providing technical leadership and support to engineering and design teams.

CAD Systems Administration

• Administer, configure, and maintain CAD platforms (e.g., Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, Octave Forte 3D, Forte 3DWorx) across engineering and construction teams.
• Administer, support, and maintain database servers for Smart 3D and/or Plant 3D.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain ISOGEN for piping isometric generation.
• Lead CAD software upgrades, patches, testing, and deployment.

Standards & Governance

• Develop, implement, and enforce CAD standards, templates, libraries, and workflows.
• Build and maintain piping specifications and support libraries within 3D modeling software.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project kickoffs to establish CAD execution plans.

Support & Training

• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for CAD users.
• Train and mentor designers and drafters on best practices, standards, and system use.

Data, Security & Performance

• Manage drawing databases, project file structures, backups, and data security protocols.
• Coordinate with IT on hardware, licensing, graphics, and network optimization for CAD performance.

Automation & Integration

• Develop automation tools, scripts, and customizations to improve productivity (e.g., routines, reports, batch tools).
• Support software integrations for multi-discipline industrial projects (mechanical, piping, structural, civil, instrumentation, electrical, procurement, construction).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to design systems and workflows.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Computer-Aided Design, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of CAD experience in industrial construction, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of CAD administration experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D; strong experience with Octave Forte 3D, Forte 3DWorx, and other 3D modeling platforms strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction deliverables, including P&IDs, piping isometrics, structural, and civil drawings.
• Demonstrated experience developing CAD standards and automation routines.
• Proficiency with SQL, report writing, and programming/scripting (e.g., VBA, .NET, Python, C#) is a plus.