Industrial Utilities | AutoCAD | Warsaw, IN (Contract)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Facilities AutoCAD Designer to support the design and documentation of industrial utility systems within active manufacturing environments. This role will focus on creating accurate, constructible drawings for piping, water, steam, compressed air, HVAC, and facility layouts supporting plant upgrades and expansions.

Contract Duration: 6–12 months, potential to become a direct hire
Location: Warsaw, IN

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 2D AutoCAD drawings for plant utility systems
• Design and update layouts for piping, HVAC, lighting, and drainage systems
• Produce plans, sections, elevations, and utility layouts coordinated with equipment
• Support facility upgrades, retrofits, and maintenance projects
• Perform field verification/site walks and update drawings from redlines/as-builts
• Coordinate with manufacturing equipment, conveyors, structural, and architectural teams
• Ensure compliance with plant standards, codes, and revision control practices

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in CAD/Drafting/Engineering Technology
• 3+ years of AutoCAD experience in manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments
• Strong understanding of piping, HVAC, and facility layouts
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and plant systems
• Detail-oriented with strong drawing accuracy and organization skills

Preferred

• Experience with industrial utilities (steam, compressed air, water systems)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, or 3D modeling tools
• Knowledge of P&IDs and piping symbols