Senior Designer

The Davis Companies; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to support industrial and manufacturing projects in Alabama.

This contract-to-hire role focuses on piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and comprehensive mechanical design packages for industrial facilities. You will produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, review specifications, and collaborate with project teams to ensure design accuracy and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for industrial environments.
• Ability to read and modify P&IDs and piping isometrics.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software for complex plant layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and mechanical design packages for industrial projects.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings to applicable standards.
• Review project specs to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Skills

P&ID reading

Piping isometrics

3D CAD

Equipment layout

Field verification

Industrial design

Piping plans

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Designer (Contract-to-Hire)

We are partnering with a growing engineering organization seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to support industrial and manufacturing projects. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced designer with strong piping, equipment layout, and plant design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and mechanical design packages for industrial projects.
• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings in accordance with company, customer, and industry standards.
• Review project specifications and design requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Generate complete drawing packages, including revisions and as-built documentation.
• Perform design-related calculations and engineering analyses to support design validation.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams.
• Conduct field verification and site walks as required to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and drafting within industrial, manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Piping isometrics
• Piping plans and elevations
• Structural and foundation drawings
• Ventilation and utility systems
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify existing P&IDs and piping isometric drawings.
• Experience routing new piping systems and modifying existing process piping.
• Familiarity with industrial process equipment and plant layouts.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD design software.
• Experience with structural platforms, pipe racks, concrete structures, or stormwater/drainage systems is a plus.
• Chemical, process, or manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Preferred Background

• Process piping systems
• Chemical or manufacturing facilities
• Multi-discipline engineering project environments

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging industrial projects while contributing to the design and execution of complex facility and process improvements.