Mechanical Designer / Drafter

Position Overview

One of the leading Electrical Services Company is seeking a Mechanical Designer responsible for providing project management and guidance on assigned mechanical as‐built projects. The role involves detailed project oversight – from estimating and scheduling to budgeting, tracking, reporting, and QA/QC functions – and utilizes advanced CAD software.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management and guidance for mechanical as‐built projects including estimating, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and QA/QC functions.
• Utilize Bentley Microstation V8i Select Series 3 as the primary CAD software along with Bentley Descartes for raster editing.
• Work with the customer engineering team to develop the overall "legacy as‐built" project scope.
• Conduct detailed project background research as needed.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for field and drafting tasks for each drawing series.
• Prepare drafting labor estimates and assign tasks to drafting staff.
• Establish workload priorities, project schedules, metrics, and reporting methods.
• Provide on‐site direction, field measurements, and investigation as necessary.
• Interface with internal stakeholder groups as required.
• Perform quality checks on all work to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to current CAD standards.
• Review completed assignments with the Transmission Drafting group and manage handoff for final records management.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 8 (5) years CAD experience (Microstation V8i/DesCartes preferred; AutoCAD background will be considered) along with industrial plant mechanical design and construction proficiency.
• Advanced understanding of Michigan Gas Safety Standards, plan and section views.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; general familiarity with Microsoft Access.
• Valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan.
• Ability to interpret and/or prepare field sketches and photographs.
• Excellent command in using reference files, raster images, and cell libraries within CAD software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical piping experience with a solid understanding of welded, flanged, and threaded process piping assembly and installation.
• General knowledge of corrosion and communication/control requirements.
• Complete understanding of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), as well as isometric and schematic drawings.
• Ability to provide detailed design layouts for fabrication details.
• General understanding of electrical power and control wiring.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. IF THIS IS THE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, GIVE ME A CALL AT 832-917-0049 – I want to know more about your preferences. If you know someone who might be interested, please feel free to pass this opportunity along.