Mechanical Engineer / Draftsman

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer / Draftsman
Department: Engineering / Design
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Project Manager

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer / Draftsman is responsible for developing detailed mechanical designs, fabrication drawings, and field installation packages to support industrial construction projects, including plant maintenance, outages, short shutdowns, and major turnarounds. This role bridges engineering design and practical field execution, ensuring that all drawings and models are accurate, constructible, and aligned with shop fabrication capabilities, including CNC and conventional machining processes.

The position works closely with estimating, project management, field supervision, and fabrication shop personnel to deliver efficient and cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings for:
• • Industrial piping systems (process, utility, and high-pressure)
  • Equipment layouts, setting plans, and anchor bolt drawings
  • Structural supports and miscellaneous steel
  • Custom fabricated components and assemblies
• Produce fabrication drawings, isometrics, spool sheets, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Generate and maintain accurate P&IDs, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate closely with fabrication shops to ensure designs are compatible with:
• • CNC machining processes
  • Conventional machining and welding practices
  • Available materials and shop capabilities
• Support field operations by developing installation work packages and resolving constructability issues.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and collect dimensions.
• Collaborate with estimators to support bid development with preliminary designs and material takeoffs.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, etc.).
• Review vendor drawings and integrate equipment data into project designs.
• Participate in design reviews, project planning meetings, and outage/turnaround preparation.
• Revise drawings based on field feedback and redlines during execution phases.
• Maintain drawing control, revision tracking, and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial mechanical design and drafting.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong understanding of:
• • Industrial piping systems and layouts
  • Fabrication and machining processes
  • Mechanical equipment installation and alignment
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of welding symbols, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Salary will depend on experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial environments such as chemical plants, power plants, or manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and clash detection tools.
• Knowledge of ASME B31 piping codes and related standards.
• Experience supporting outages, shutdowns, and turnaround (TAR) work.
• Basic understanding of stress analysis and pipe support design.

Work Environment

• Office-based design work with frequent interaction with fabrication shops and field personnel.
• Regular field/site visits required for walkdowns and installation support.
• Fast-paced environment with deadlines driven by outage and turnaround schedules.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail and drawing accuracy
• Problem-solving and constructability awareness
• Effective communication with field and shop teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Performance Expectations

• Deliver accurate, complete, and constructible drawings on schedule.
• Minimize field rework through high-quality design and coordination.
• Support successful fabrication and installation through clear documentation.
• Continuously improve drawing standards and efficiency through lessons learned.

Industrial Manufacturing was established in 1979 to accommodate the needs of Albany’s growing industrial base in the areas of emergency repairs and precision replacement parts. We soon expanded our customer base outside the Southwest Georgia area. Today, in addition to being the Southeast’s leading source for high-precision OEM parts and providing a just-in-time (JIT) stocked parts program for our customers, our company has matured into a dynamic organization that is willing to accept the responsibility of finding solutions for customers’ problems and challenges.

We have a tremendous investment in conventional equipment, as well as an impressive group of computer numerical controlled (CNC) based milling and turning centers. These capabilities let us run high-precision, large quantity parts orders under the most demanding deadlines. From intricate machine work to original fabrication, absolutely no company can match the quality work of our master craftsmen.

We are completely vertically integrated, and our in-house engineering staff has earned a national and an international reputation for inspired original design and automation systems and improving existing systems. Quality control starts the minute a job comes into the plant.

Whether it’s manufacturing parts for existing equipment or designing entire new systems, the employees of Industrial Manufacturing thrive on solving our customer’s problems. Quality is always the first priority. We welcome the opportunity to work for your company. Just contact us, and one of our experienced sales professionals will be glad to meet with you about your design and manufacturing needs.