Smart 3D Designer

Enercon Services, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is looking for a 3D Designer to tackle complex engineering challenges. In this role, you will develop innovative 3D models and design drawings that support critical facility projects.

Your responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering design and proficiency in tools like SmartPlant 3D.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, piping, equipment, or facility design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Create high-precision 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve designs.
• Perform quality assurance checks on designs.

Skills

Creative mechanical design

Piping design

3D modeling

Engineering discipline coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree with 6+ years experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

Smart 3D

Octave Forte 3D

Job description

Overview

Join ENERCON's Federal Services Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) team as a 3D Designer and put your creativity to work solving some of the nation’s most complex engineering challenges. In this role, you will create innovative 3D models and detailed design drawings that support DOE facility design and upgrades.

Locations

• Naperville, IL (Chicago Area)
• Overland Park, KS
• Fort Worth, TX
• Kennewick, WA
• Kennesaw, GA (Atlanta Area)
• Aiken, SC
• Dallas, TX

Responsibilities

Each day in this role offers the opportunity to shape innovative designs, creating detailed, precision‑driven drawings from advanced 3D models that bring complex engineering concepts to life. By collaborating with engineers, mentoring others, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, you play a crucial part in delivering impactful solutions that drive success and safety across projects.

• 3D Modeling & Technical Drawing: Develop creative, high‑precision 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for facility layouts, system modifications, and new equipment development. Prepare P&IDs, PFDs, HVAC layouts, CE&I diagrams, and multi‑discipline model integrations. Design and document complex piping systems, including isometrics, P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, and support drawings.
• Engineering Support & Collaboration: Support engineering teams in the design of FOAK nuclear and industrial equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, shielded enclosures, and remotely operated mechanical systems. Collaborate closely with engineers to interpret concepts, solve design challenges, and refine system layouts across mechanical, civil, electrical, I&C, and process disciplines. Contribute to facility and process upgrades that improve operations, enhance safety, and support DOE cleanup and SMR program needs.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Perform thorough self‑checks of drawings and 3D models to identify potential issues early and ensure accuracy and quality. Review and provide feedback on drawings produced by peers; mentor junior drafters/designers as needed. Maintain red‑line documents (ECNs, FCNs, etc.) and ensure compliance with internal and client design standards. Balance creative problem solving with adherence to safety requirements, engineering principles, and DOE/NRC design criteria.
• Project Execution: Meet schedule objectives and support project execution with reliable design deliverables. Travel occasionally for short trips to obtain site or facility credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 6+ years of experience, OR High school diploma with 10+ years of experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of design experience.
• Advanced proficiency SmartPlant 3D, Smart 3D, or Octave Forte 3D.
• A passion for creative mechanical, piping, equipment, or facility design—especially for complex or FOAK systems.
• Understanding of engineering discipline practices and the ability to coordinate design work across other disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of applicable design codes, standards, and criteria.
• Ability to learn new design tools and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Compensation

USD $65,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 / Yr.

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.