CAD Designer​/Drafter II

Job Title: CAD Designer / Drafter II

Duration:Initial 1-year contract, likely to be extended

Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, 40 hours/week

Location: Texas, United States

This opportunity is suited to a technical drawing professional with strong 2D CAD capability in an engineering environment. The role focuses on developing and updating P&IDs, layout drawings, electrical one-lines, redlines, and documentation standards while supporting multidisciplinary design coordination and field walkdowns. This position offers the chance to contribute to high-value refinery and chemical complex work using AutoCAD and related Autodesk tools within a collaborative, self-directed team setting.

• Associate degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

• Previous experience in a closely related CAD design position
• Experience developing and revising 2D engineering drawings including P&IDs, general layouts, plans, sections, details, title blocks, and electrical one-lines
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and designs to ensure alignment with established specifications and standards
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating drawing issues across disciplines
• Experience supporting document control, database administration, and progress reporting

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• General knowledge of 2D CAD software including Microstation and Smart Sketch
• Ability to prepare computer-generated drawings, isometrics, details, plans, schedules, and data sheets
• Strong capability in redlining, drawing revisions, and technical documentation standardization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and changing priorities
• Strong self-organization and ability to work in a largely self-directed team
• English language proficiency suitable for technical and business communication

• Experience with Autodesk Vault and Inventor
• Experience with Solid Works or Navisworks
• Experience with process industry drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, and general layouts
• Background in oil and gas
• Familiarity with document control systems and database administration
• Experience with project planning and execution processes
• Experience training or mentoring others and working across multiple interfaces
• Exposure to safety standards and engineering SHE practices

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.