Title: Senior CAD Designer

Location: Sunrise, FL

Direct Hire

$80,000 - $100,000/year + Benefits

Overview

• The Senior CAD Designer will be responsible for developing intelligent 3D plant models and producing detailed engineering drawings.
• The role requires deep proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, strong understanding of plant Layout, piping systems, instrumentation, and plant design standards, and proven experience preparing pipeline profile drawings and 2D construction deliverables derived from 3D models.
• Must have advanced technical competence in piping and facility design, precise drafting skills, and a disciplined approach to applying standard details and design templates to achieve clarity and constructability in all deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain intelligent 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Generate and annotate 2D fabrication, construction, and layout drawings directly from 3D models, including general arrangements, sections, and isometrics.
• Design and model piping systems utilizing a variety of materials, including PVC, HDPE, Zeron 100 (Super Duplex), 316 Stainless Steel, Ductile Iron, and CLDI.
• Work closely with mechanical and process engineers to validate piping layouts, hydraulic suitability, and installation feasibility.
• Prepare and maintain accurate Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) reflecting process and control intent.
• Design comprehensive facility and yard piping layouts, ensuring proper routing, connectivity, and maintainability of buried and above-ground systems.
• Produce detailed pipeline profile drawings, including pipe slopes, elevations, fittings, and utility crossings.

Required Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in 3D CAD design for manufacturing plants or similar industrial facilities.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, including equipment modeling, piping design, and orthographic/isometric generation.
• Demonstrated experience producing yard piping layouts and pipeline profile drawings.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, materials, valves, and instrumentation integration.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate across disciplines and maintain drawing accuracy under tight schedules.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multi-discipline engineering environment.
• Education
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, or related discipline.
• Advanced certification in AutoCAD Plant 3D or Autodesk software preferred.
• Training in piping design, plant layout, or water infrastructure drafting is highly desirable.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Ruben Rabines