Mechanical Piping Designer - Power Generation

Job Title: Piping & Mechanical CAD Designer Location: REMOTE with quarterly travel to Wisconsin Industry: Engineering / Energy / Industrial Projects Contract: 6-12 months with potential for permanent hire Pay Rate: 50-70/hr plus OT pay and FULL BENEFITS Join a fast-paced engineering team as a Piping & Mechanical CAD Designer , where you'll play a key role in creating high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings that bring complex industrial projects to life. From early design concepts to final as-built surveys, your expertise will directly support engineers, site teams, and project success. Key Responsibilities Develop 3D models and detailed drawings for piping systems, equipment layouts, and fabrication parts. Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure accurate designs from concept through construction. Support proposals and pre-tender activities with initial layouts and design input. Produce full design deliverables including: P&ID diagrams General arrangements (plan, elevation, isometric) Fabrication and skid drawings Equipment and materials lists Conduct site surveys and as-built verifications. Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and site personnel to resolve design issues. Maintain CAD systems and develop a library of reusable design components. Mentor junior designers and contribute to team training and performance goals. Requirements 7+ years of experience in piping and mechanical CAD design within industrial or energy-related sectors. Strong skills in AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, and Navisworks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3D solid modeling. Associate degree in CAD Technology or equivalent hands‑on experience. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. ADDA (American Design Drafting Association) certification. Experience with Revit or Inventor. This is a dynamic opportunity For a detail-oriented CAD professional to influence large-scale engineering projects from the ground up. If you're looking to apply your design skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment—this role is for you. Benefits As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Equal Opportunity Employer Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr