Drafter; On-Site

What We Need

Drafter (On-Site)

Sigma Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Drafter for a two-year contract opportunity supporting a client site in Yazoo City, Mississippi. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed engineering drawings and documentation to support plant operations and capital projects. The Drafter will work closely with engineers and field personnel to ensure drawings accurately reflect existing conditions and proposed design changes.

This position involves a combination of office-based drafting and field verification work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Create and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (P&FDs), and utility schematics to support plant operations and projects.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings of process equipment layouts, piping isometrics, and structural supports using CAD software.
• Perform field walkdowns to measure existing equipment, verify as-built conditions, and collect data necessary for drawing revisions and updates.
• Interpret and translate engineering redline markups into accurate, up-to-date electronic drawings.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), equipment lists, and bid packages.
• Maintain and update plant drawing libraries and document control systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility of records.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and operations personnel to support ongoing projects and plant modifications.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all drawings and documentation.

• Associate degree in Drafting & Design or relevant technical field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in a drafting or CAD design role, preferably within an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of process drawings including P&IDs and P&FDs.
• Familiarity with piping systems, process equipment, and industrial layout standards.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, redlines, and technical documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Founded in 1987, Sigma is a professional multi-discipline engineering and design company that serves the petrochemical, fertilizer, and refining industries. Privately owned and operated by Engineers, Sigma's culture empowers employees and clients to choose relationships and projects that fit our values and ultimately act as an extension of our clients. Our technical resources provide unmatched quality in multi-discipline engineering and design, in-plant services, supplier quality inspections, field services, automation, procurement and expediting, construction management, and leadership training.

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.

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.