3-D CAD Designer / Mechanical Drafter
Company: Enviro-Tech Systems, LLC
Location: Covington, Louisiana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Project Manager
Position Summary
Enviro-Tech Systems is seeking a skilled 3-D CAD Designer/Mechanical Drafter to support the design and fabrication of custom water-treatment and process equipment for the oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets.
This position will create accurate 3-D models, fabrication drawings, equipment layouts, piping drawings, and bills of material for pressure vessels, filtration systems, process skids, tanks, structural frames, piping assemblies, and related equipment. The designer will work closely with engineers, project managers, purchasing personnel, fabricators, and field technicians to move projects from concept through fabrication and final installation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 3-D models and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Prepare general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, skid drawings, and assembly drawings.
- Produce detailed drawings for pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, structural steel frames, platforms, ladders, and equipment supports.
- Create piping layouts, spool drawings, nozzle orientation drawings, and piping isometrics.
- Prepare accurate bills of material and material takeoffs.
- Convert engineering sketches, process requirements, customer drawings, and P&IDs into complete fabrication packages.
- Incorporate pumps, valves, instrumentation, piping, filters, vessels, analyzers, and other purchased components into equipment models.
- Check drawings for dimensional accuracy, constructability, material specifications, and compliance with project requirements.
- Revise drawings based on engineering comments, customer feedback, shop conditions, and field measurements.
- Maintain drawing revisions, document control, part numbers, and project files.
- Coordinate directly with fabrication and machine-shop personnel to resolve drawing or fit-up questions.
- Perform field measurements and create as-built drawings when required.
- Assist with equipment manuals, drawing packages, and final project documentation.
- Identify opportunities to standardize drawings, components, and equipment designs.
- Support multiple projects while meeting production and customer deadlines.
Equipment and Systems
The successful candidate may work on equipment including:
- Induced gas flotation and dissolved gas flotation systems
- CPI and API oil-water separators
- Media, walnut-shell, solids, and carbon filtration systems
- ASME pressure vessels
- Produced-water treatment packages
- Chemical injection and dosing skids
- Pumps, piping, valves, and instrumentation
- Structural skids, platforms, ladders, and access systems
- Rental equipment modifications and refurbishment projects
- Analyzer shelters and packaged process systems
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in drafting, mechanical design, CAD technology, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, including parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Working knowledge of mechanical fabrication, welding, structural steel, piping, and equipment assembly.
- Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, fits, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to create clear, accurate, and fabrication-ready drawings.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, vendors, and shop personnel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work within established schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three or more years of mechanical drafting or equipment-design experience.
- Experience designing fabricated process equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, or modular skids.
- Experience with Autodesk Vault, AutoCAD, or similar document-control systems.
- Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API, AWS, ANSI, and ASME piping standards.
- Knowledge of piping components, flange ratings, valves, pumps, and instrumentation.
- Experience preparing bills of material and supporting purchasing and fabrication activities.
- Experience working directly with welders, machinists, and equipment assemblers.
- Experience in the oil and gas, water-treatment, petrochemical, or industrial-equipment industries.
Skills and Characteristics
- Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate work
- Capable of visualizing complex equipment in three dimensions
- Practical understanding of how equipment is fabricated and assembled
- Willing to ask questions and coordinate with the shop
- Able to accept feedback and make drawing revisions efficiently
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision
- Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based but requires regular interaction with fabrication, machining, assembly, and testing operations. The employee may occasionally enter shop or field environments to take measurements, verify equipment conditions, or assist with project coordination. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to walk through fabrication and industrial work areas.
- Ability to climb stairs or ladders and take field measurements when necessary.
- Ability to lift measuring equipment, drawings, or components weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
About Enviro-Tech Systems
Enviro-Tech Systems, LLC designs, manufactures, rents, installs, and services water-treatment and process equipment for customers in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets. Our equipment includes flotation systems, filtration packages, pressure vessels, chemical-treatment systems, process skids, and analyzer packages. We provide complete solutions from initial concept and engineering through fabrication, commissioning, rental, and field service.
Enviro-Tech Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business requirements without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Enviro-Tech Systems offers competitive compensation based on the candidate’s Autodesk Inventor proficiency, industrial drafting experience, and ability to produce complete fabrication drawing packages.
Compensation
- Expected pay range: $31.25–$38.50 per hour
- Annual equivalent: approximately $65,000–$80,000
- Preferred starting range for a qualified candidate: $34–$36 per hour, or approximately $70,700–$74,900 annually
- Overtime compensation at 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly rate
- Annual performance bonus opportunity of up to 5%
- Initial performance review after 90 days
- Annual performance and compensation reviews thereafter
Candidates with extensive experience designing process skids, pressure vessels, piping systems, structural frames, or fabricated industrial equipment may qualify for compensation above the advertised range.
ETS Employee Benefits
Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for the ETS employee benefits program.
Benefits include:
- Health insurance through Angle Health
- Coverage options for the employee, legal spouse, and eligible children through age 26
- Coverage options for unmarried children of any age who have a qualifying mental or physical disability
- Preventive healthcare services covered at 100% under the plan
- 24/7 virtual medical visits, generally available at no cost to the employee
- Dental coverage
- Voluntary vision coverage
- Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options
- Company-paid group term life insurance through Colonial Life
- Option to purchase additional term life insurance for the employee and, when eligible, the employee’s spouse and children
- Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness/cancer, and hospital insurance options
- Norton LifeLock enrollment option
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
- Dollar-for-dollar company retirement contribution matching up to 3% of employee wages
- Immediate ownership of all employee and company retirement contributions
- Paid vacation
- Seven paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Annual company crawfish boil
- Annual end-of-year party
- Company-provided snacks and drinks
- Company-provided lunch on the first Monday of the month when the monthly meeting takes place
- Company-provided computer, Autodesk Inventor software, and required work equipment
- Job-related training and opportunities for advancement
Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, technical proficiency, industry knowledge, and ability to independently create accurate, fabrication-ready drawing packages.
