Job Description

Overview

We are a leading force in innovation, shaping the future of critical infrastructure and advanced technology solutions. Our dedicated team pushes boundaries, delivers excellence, and makes a tangible impact on global projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and meticulously check drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) to meet project specifications.
  • Prepare comprehensive bulk Material Take Offs (MTOs) and detailed BOMs.
  • Ensure all designs and drawings strictly adhere to engineering and quality assurance/quality control standards.
  • Develop a comprehensive range of mechanical, piping, and structural deliverable drawings and documents.
  • Support service personnel by simulating problems in drawings to aid in swift problem resolution.
  • Independently manage simple Engineering Work Requests, ensuring full compliance with work instructions and engineering standards.
  • Oversee the outsourcing of engineering design work to third-party engineering/design firms.
  • Review vendor data and drawings to ensure strict compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
  • Generate critical report data from models and assist in providing necessary design information to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing 'Lessons Learned' feedback.

Requirements

  • Technical Certification in a design discipline or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce clear drawings and sketches that effectively illustrate complex design ideas.
  • A solid understanding of the purpose and function of electrical systems for facilities.
  • General knowledge of key industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Extensive experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
  • Mastery knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
  • Proficiency in PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent).
  • SolidWorks proficiency is required.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Navisworks Manager / Freedom.
  • Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 93 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 344 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 138 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 548 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

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