CAD Designer

Lake Superior Consulting - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a CAD Designer to join our team, responsible for facilities and pipeline-related design, construction management, and integrity management projects from inception to As-Built delivery. The role involves multi-disciplined projects covering civil, mechanical, and electrical works, with a strong focus on utilities. The CAD Designer will manage internal staff, external contractors, and financial control while ensuring successful project delivery and adherence to company drafting quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, layouts, assembly drawings, detail drawings and sketches as directed by engineers.
• Be responsible for knowledge of building codes, federal transportation regulations, and organization of construction documents.
• Create and modify 3-D piping custom components, equipment, structures, and facilities.
• Conceptualize, design, and communicate successfully in CAD using current industry standards.
• Find solutions to problems that arise throughout a project.
• Make periodic field trips to verify site information.
• Understand company drafting quality processes and check.
• Provide guidance and training to drafters.
• Assist the engineering and design team with reviewing and checking drawings for accuracy.
• Lead a team of CAD designers and technicians when required.
• Help engineers with redlines and updating drawings.
• Compute basic calculations under the direction of a designer or engineer.

Requirements

• A.A.S. Degree in Mechanical drafting and design or relevant background.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous mechanical-focused experience preferred.
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Skillset in AutoDesk 3D products (CADworx, Plant 3D, etc.).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and have some database knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills to work and lead a team to ensure projects are accurate and completed on time.
• Good mathematical background to handle common calculations.
• Willing to learn new skills and work as a team to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement