Project Designer, CAD Designer

Position Title:                           Project Designer, CAD Designer

Reports to:                                Engineering Manager

Dept. / Location:                       Engineering / Houston

Position Summary:

The position has responsibility for coordination and execution of technical layouts, detail drawings, assemblies, and bills of material as assigned and coordinated by Project Engineers.  Detail drawings include structural components, piping components and sub-assemblies, electrical wiring diagrams, instrumentation connections, welding maps, and assembly instructions. 

The drawings may vary from 2-D AutoCad drawings to 3-D Inventor models.  Reference drawings are often provided in standard equipment, but this position must be able to create and design equipment and piping assemblies from initial concept through completed system.   This Designing position works closely with multiple project managers, so an aptitude for multi-project coordination and organizational skills are essential.

The CAD Designer is an essential role in projects meeting deadlines and customers overall satisfaction with Generon products; so a professional and positive attitude can lead to growth and advancement within the company.

Requirements / Typical Duties:

Typical duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Work with Engineers and/or Sales to verify and approve project proposals.
• Layout, design, and detail components and assemblies to project requirements in a timely manner.
• Layout structural drawings with weld callouts and weld maps for certified project requirements.
• Assemble component drawings for General Arrangement drawings, including overall dimensions, work space restrictions, and securing and lifting requirements.
• Maintain an organized log or directory of project drawings, including back-ups, revision levels, and supporting documentation for final project release to Project Manager.
• Be responsive to Manufacturing changes and update drawings to reflect "As Built" changes to final drawings.
• Candidates will be expected to gain a working knowledge of Generon's ISO quality program and ensure that all drawings adhere to same.

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements:

• CAD design, drafting related education or relative work experience in the Drafting /Designing discipline.

• AutoCAD / Inventor knowledge highly desirable.

• Basic computer skills in the Microsoft Suite.

• Experience with industry standards and codes, such as ATEX, IEC, NEC, ASME, ANSI, CE is beneficial.

• Experience in working with multiple tasks or projects.

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

• Background screening includes previous employment, education, and criminal history.

• A safety-minded awareness is required along with a positive willingness-to-learn attitude.

Work Environmental & Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, it would often be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus on moving objects.

• Overtime may be necessary as the work load dictates.  This may include weekdays and/or weekends.

• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to and visit a Client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.