SolidWorks CAD Designer

Insight Global; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a SolidWorks CAD Designer to model and draft fire-protection equipment, electrical I&C enclosures, sensors, connectors, and mounting hardware. Independent modeling using SolidWorks, with GD&T and revision control, is required.

Expect ~60% electrical-focused work, balanced by mechanical representation considerations. The role requires 5+ years in industrial CAD/design, producing production-quality drawings, and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of industrial CAD design or drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering specifications and preliminary concepts into complete 3D models and production-quality drawings.
• Evaluate component fit, mounting, clearances, mechanical interfaces, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical I&C, and fire-protection engineers to incorporate feedback and design changes.
• Ensure drawings comply with established drafting standards and revision-control requirements.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Manufacturability understanding

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Design/Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM/Vault

GD&T

Engineering drawing

Revision control

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a SolidWorks CAD Designer to support a client project by providing independent modeling and drafting support for fire-protection equipment, electrical I&C enclosures, sensors, connectors, connection boxes, mounting arrangements, and related mechanical components. Using SolidWorks, this individual will translate engineering specifications and preliminary concepts into complete 3D models and production-quality drawings while applying established drafting standards, GD&T, and revision-control requirements. The designer will independently evaluate component fit, mounting, clearances, mechanical interfaces, manufacturability, and overall design integration while working closely with mechanical, electrical I&C, and fire-protection engineers to incorporate technical feedback and design changes. Approximately 60% of the work will support electrical applications, but the position is focused on the physical and mechanical representation of electrical equipment rather than electrical schematic design. Salary ranges from 70K-100K depending on YOE.

Skills and Requirements

Five or more years of industrial CAD design or drafting experience, preferably within the five-to-ten-year range.Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks three-dimensional modeling and engineering drawing creation.Experience developing production-quality drawings for industrial equipment, enclosures, components, or mechanical assemblies.Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, drawing standards, and revision control.Demonstrated understanding of component fit, mounting, clearances, mechanical interfaces, and practical design integration.Ability to take specifications and preliminary design outlines and independently develop complete models and drawings.Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.Experience supporting nuclear, power-generation, defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industrial projects.Experience designing electrical enclosures, connection boxes, equipment supports, sensor installations, or similar hardware.Experience working with SolidWorks PDM or SolidWorks Vault environments.Familiarity with configuration control and formal engineering-document workflows.Practical understanding of manufacturability, assembly, installation access, mounting, and basic stress considerations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].