Senior Designer

Job Description

Sr. Mechanical Designer (Contract-to-Hire)

We are partnering with a growing engineering organization seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to support industrial and manufacturing projects. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced designer with strong piping, equipment layout, and plant design experience.

Responsibilities

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• Develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and mechanical design packages for industrial projects.
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• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings in accordance with company, customer, and industry standards.
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• Review project specifications and design requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
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• Generate complete drawing packages, including revisions and as-built documentation.
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• Perform design-related calculations and engineering analyses to support design validation.
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• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams.
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• Conduct field verification and site walks as required to support project execution.
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Qualifications

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• Experience in mechanical design and drafting within industrial, manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial environments.
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• Strong knowledge of:
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• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
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• Piping isometrics
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• Piping plans and elevations
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• Equipment layouts
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• Structural and foundation drawings
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• Ventilation and utility systems
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• Ability to read, interpret, and modify existing P&IDs and piping isometric drawings.
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• Experience routing new piping systems and modifying existing process piping.
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• Familiarity with industrial process equipment and plant layouts.
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• Proficiency with 3D CAD design software.
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• Experience with structural platforms, pipe racks, concrete structures, or stormwater/drainage systems is a plus.
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• Chemical, process, or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
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Preferred Background

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• Industrial plant design
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• Process piping systems
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• Chemical or manufacturing facilities
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• Multi-discipline engineering project environments
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This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging industrial projects while contributing to the design and execution of complex facility and process improvements.