Sr. CAD Administrator

Sr. CAD Administrator

Department:
Engineering

Location:

Pasadena, TX

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Schedule:

Standard schedule is Monday through Friday.

CAD Systems Administration

• Administer, configure, and maintain CAD platforms (e.g., Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, Octave Forte 3D, Forte 3DWorx) across engineering and construction teams.
• Administer, support, and maintain database servers for Smart 3D and/or Plant 3D.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain ISOGEN for piping isometric generation.
• Lead CAD software upgrades, patches, testing, and deployment.

Standards & Governance

• Develop, implement, and enforce CAD standards, templates, libraries, and workflows.
• Build and maintain piping specifications and support libraries within 3D modeling software.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project kickoffs to establish CAD execution plans.

Support & Training

• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for CAD users.
• Train and mentor designers and drafters on best practices, standards, and system use.

Data, Security & Performance

• Manage drawing databases, project file structures, backups, and data security protocols.
• Coordinate with IT on hardware, licensing, graphics, and network optimization for CAD performance.

Automation & Integration

• Develop automation tools, scripts, and customizations to improve productivity (e.g., routines, reports, batch tools).
• Support software integrations for multi-discipline industrial projects (mechanical, piping, structural, civil, instrumentation, electrical, procurement, construction).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to design systems and workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Computer-Aided Design, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of CAD experience in industrial construction, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of CAD administration experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D; strong experience with Octave Forte 3D, Forte 3DWorx, and other 3D modeling platforms strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction deliverables, including P&IDs, piping isometrics, structural, and civil drawings.
• Demonstrated experience developing CAD standards and automation routines.
• Proficiency with SQL, report writing, and programming/scripting (e.g., VBA, .NET, Python, C#) is a plus.
• Knowledge of file management systems and document control processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment.

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects.

Primarily office environment with standard office and design application use.