Solidworks Designer

Waterstone Human Capital; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterstone Human Capital is seeking a Designer to join a collaborative team responsible for transforming engineering concepts into accurate, buildable 2D drawings using SolidWorks for industrial piping and related systems.

You will develop submittal drawings, sections, and detail sheets, then translate designs into fabrication drawings used by production. Collaboration with engineers, project managers, and shop personnel is essential to ensure quality and efficiency across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drafting, design, or detailing experience in structural steel, piping, fabrication, or industrial construction.
• CSWP certification preferred; CSWA accepted for less experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design and drafting: Create detailed 2D drawings and documentation using SolidWorks for industrial piping, structural supports and related systems.
• Project documentation: Develop submittal drawings, plans, sections, and detail sheets communicating engineering intent to customers and stakeholders.
• Fabrication support: Translate approved designs into fully dimensioned fabrication drawings for production teams.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with engineers, project managers, and fabrication personnel to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Problem solving: Identify and resolve design conflicts and interferences before fabrication.
• Quality and accuracy: Verify drawings and maintain compliance with company standards and industry requirements.
• Continuous improvement: Support drafting process improvements and design consistency across projects

Skills

Drafting & detailing

Reading engineering drawings

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Construction mindset

Communication

CSWP certification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are a specialized mechanical contractor focused on the design, engineering, fabrication, and integrated delivery of process piping solutions. We serve clients across the water, power, energy, and industrial markets, offering a full-service model that spans estimating, engineering, project management, and shop fabrication. We are recognized as an innovative partner for complex infrastructure projects, with a track record of delivering large-scale outcomes for public and industrial clients across the country.

Your Role:

The Designer will join a collaborative design services team responsible for developing detailed drawings that support both customer-facing project deliverables and internal fabrication operations. This position plays a key role in transforming engineering concepts into accurate, buildable designs, ensuring that projects move seamlessly from submittal through production. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and fabrication personnel, this individual will contribute to a wide variety of industrial and infrastructure projects while helping ensure quality, efficiency, and technical accuracy throughout the design process.

What You’ll Do:

• Design & Drafting: Create detailed 2D drawings and supporting documentation using SolidWorks for industrial piping, structural supports, and related systems.
• Project Documentation: Develop submittal drawings, plans, sections, and detail sheets that clearly communicate engineering intent to customers and project stakeholders.
• Fabrication Support: Convert approved project designs into fully dimensioned fabrication drawings used directly by production teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, project management, and fabrication personnel to ensure designs meet project requirements and manufacturing needs.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design conflicts, constructability concerns, and interference issues before fabrication begins.
• Quality & Accuracy: Independently verify drawings and maintain compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Support efforts to improve drafting processes, workflows, and design consistency across projects

What You’ll Bring:

• SolidWorks Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency using SolidWorks in a professional drafting or design environment.
• Industry Experience: 5+ years of drafting, design, or detailing experience within structural steel, piping, fabrication, industrial construction, or related industries preferred.
• Technical Understanding: Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Construction Mindset: Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where designs move directly into fabrication and field execution.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and delivering high-quality work products.
• Collaboration: Effective communicator who works well with engineers, project teams, and shop personnel.
• Professional Credentials: CSWP certification preferred; CSWA accepted for less experienced candidates. Additional SolidWorks certifications are a plus

Why Join?

This is a people-first organization that invests in team development through professional training, industry engagement, and a collaborative culture. Benefits include competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses, company-contributed healthcare, a flexible PTO structure, parental leave, and dedicated time off that reflects a genuine commitment to work-life balance.