CAD Designer

CAD Designer – Wes Tech Engineering

Our mission at Wes Tech is to help communities thrive by delivering high‑quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. We recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

We are searching for a CAD Designer to participate in automated drafting activities for the purpose of laying out and preparing structural, mechanical, and engineering drawings for new or existing water, wastewater, and industrial equipment, and systems.

• Draw structural, mechanical and engineering details of equipment, structures, and more using Inventor
• Utilize engineering handbook, design manuals, other sources such as part catalogs to find additional data
• Work as a member of a design team
• Interpret contract drawings & specifications to produce accurate drawings
• Maintain sets of drawings and drawing changes
• Prepare a variety of detail drawings that are clear & complete the first time
• Create detail drawings from sketches or layouts
• Change design to meet required specifications
• Work from verbal instructions and sketches
• Be aware of budget and schedule constraints on all work – make every effort to complete assignment on time and on schedule
• Visually compare design of component, or other equipment with drawing of parts, matching coordinating points for accuracy of fit
• Other duties as assigned or requested

• Associate’s degree in Product Design and Development, Design Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering technology or equivalent
• Knowledge of the function and operation of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of design concepts, planning, techniques, including design manuals, standard plans and specifications, and engineering and drafting practices
• Ability to prepare layouts, and drawings neatly, accurately, and legibly
• Ability to make accurate drawings to scale from field notes, design drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Ability to make mathematical calculations related to the work
• Ability to maintain records and drawings relative to the work
• Ability to communicate effectively

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design and Development, Design Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Six or more years of related experience
• Complex CAD model management
• CAD library management
• Ability to teach and mentor others
• Knowledge of the function and operation of AutoCAD, Inventor, and Creo
• Experience working in a team environment
• Structural Detailing and GDT experience
• Knowledge of steel fabrication

• Must be able to work at a desk, computer, and phone system.
• Some lifting may be involved (50–70 lbs), specifically when in the warehouse area(s).
• May be required to be clean‑shaven for proper respiratory equipment.
• When at job sites will be required to inspect equipment, which may involve:
  • Bending/stooping/walking on ladders, walkways, catwalks (may involve heights).
  • Exposure to elements; cold, heat, wet, and/or dark. May be in a safety harness.
  • When in fabrication shop, may involve utilizing hands in and around mechanical parts.

• Competitive salary and performance‑based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, paid parental leave, employee assistance program
• Company‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long‑term disability
• PTO plan and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

Wes Tech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing